Cooper vs Richard

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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Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Richard Rank #232

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #232 for Richard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Richard more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Richard mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Cooper and Richard boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.

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