Cooper vs Peter

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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Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #192
Total SSA Count: 1,889
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Peter Rank #192

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Peter more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Peter mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Cooper and Peter boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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