Cooper vs Jonathan

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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Nathan Milan Arlo Logan

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Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #83
Total SSA Count: 4,018
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Arlo Xavier Malachi Zayn

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Jonathan Rank #83

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Jonathan more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Jonathan mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Cooper and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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