Cooper vs Edward

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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Maxwell Ace Kingston Charlie

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Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #228
Total SSA Count: 1,584
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Emmanuel Marcus Hayden Chase

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Edward Rank #228

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #228 for Edward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Edward more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Edward mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Edward boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.

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