Cooper vs Tate

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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William Hayden Tyler Edward

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Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #210
Total SSA Count: 1,697
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Tate Rank #210

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #210 for Tate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Tate more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Tate mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Tate boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.

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