Cooper vs Hayden

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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Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#154
Total SSA Count
2,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Hayden Rank #154

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #154 for Hayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Hayden more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Hayden mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Hayden boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.

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