Cooper vs Graham

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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Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #129
Total SSA Count: 2,789
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Graham Rank #129

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #129 for Graham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Graham more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Graham at #129 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Graham mean?

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

Are Cooper and Graham boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Graham is primarily a boy name.

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