Cooper vs Josiah

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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Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #53
Total SSA Count: 5,457
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Josiah Rank #53

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #53 for Josiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Josiah more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Josiah mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cooper and Josiah boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.

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