Cooper vs Knox

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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Liam Matthew Silas Joshua

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Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #209
Total SSA Count: 1,701
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Knox Rank #209

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #209 for Knox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Knox more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Knox mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Cooper and Knox boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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