Cooper vs Kai

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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Tucker Anthony Kevin Jonathan

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Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #76
Total SSA Count: 4,276
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Timothy Kairo Aziel Easton

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Kai Rank #76

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #76 for Kai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Kai more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Kai mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cooper and Kai boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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