Cooper vs Robert

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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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #90
Total SSA Count: 3,785
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Robert Rank #90

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #90 for Robert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Robert more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Robert mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Cooper and Robert boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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