Cooper vs Maxwell

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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Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #182
Total SSA Count: 2,021
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Maxwell Rank #182

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Maxwell more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Maxwell mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Cooper and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.

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