Cooper vs Evan

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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Parker Ryan Elian David

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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #143
Total SSA Count: 2,526
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Myles Milan Christopher Knox

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Evan Rank #143

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Evan more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Evan mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Cooper and Evan boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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