Cooper vs Nicholas

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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Silas Lincoln August Jasper

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Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #117
Total SSA Count: 3,025
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Nicholas Rank #117

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Nicholas more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Nicholas mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Cooper and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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