Cooper vs Legend

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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Jackson Alan Elijah Wyatt

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Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #157
Total SSA Count: 2,275
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Ryder Jack Giovanni Brian

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Legend Rank #157

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #157 for Legend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Legend more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Legend mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are Cooper and Legend boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.

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