Cooper vs Parker

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

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Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
3,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Parker Rank #97

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Parker more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Parker mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Cooper and Parker boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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