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Cooper vs Max

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Max Rank #175

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Max more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Max mean?

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

Are Cooper and Max boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.

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