Cooper vs Hayes

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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Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Hayes Rank #160

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #160 for Hayes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Hayes more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Hayes mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Hayes boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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