Cooper vs Grayson

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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Zayn Arlo Nathaniel William

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Calvin Cole Luka Nash

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Grayson mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Cooper and Grayson boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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