Cooper vs Oscar

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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Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#217
Total SSA Count
1,656
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Oscar Rank #217

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #217 for Oscar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Oscar more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Oscar mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Oscar boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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