Cooper vs Elliot

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 Rory Nico Rowan

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Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #150
Total SSA Count: 2,370
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Elliot Rank #150

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Elliot more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Elliot mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Cooper and Elliot boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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