Cooper vs Rory

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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Evan Luka Ryan Logan

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Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #226
Total SSA Count: 1,594
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Luka Orion Anthony Thomas

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Rory Rank #226

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #226 for Rory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Rory more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Rory mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cooper and Rory boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.

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