Cooper vs Riley

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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Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #229
Total SSA Count: 1,567
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Riley Rank #229

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #229 for Riley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Riley more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Riley mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Cooper and Riley boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.

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