Cooper vs Hunter

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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Justin Ian Easton Xavier

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Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #128
Total SSA Count: 2,831
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Colter Calvin Roman Kayden

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Hunter Rank #128

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #128 for Hunter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Hunter more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Hunter mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Hunter boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.

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