Cooper vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #50
Total SSA Count: 5,699
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Arlo Kayden Bryson Sebastian

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Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #136
Total SSA Count: 2,606
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Connor Rank #136

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #136 for Connor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Connor more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Connor mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cooper and Connor boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.

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