Cooper vs Jason

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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Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #148
Total SSA Count: 2,448
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Jason Rank #148

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #148 for Jason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Jason more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Jason mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Cooper and Jason boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.

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