Cooper vs Henry

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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Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6
Total SSA Count: 11,547
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Henry mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cooper and Henry boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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