Cooper vs David

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

Playground Safety Score

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Kairo Hayes Lorenzo Bryson

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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31
Total SSA Count: 7,317
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Ryan Anthony Benjamin Oliver

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and David mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Cooper and David boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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