Cooper vs Theo

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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Lucas Carter Theodore

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Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #80
Total SSA Count: 4,110
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Cole Malachi Nathan Ethan

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Theo Rank #80

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #80 for Theo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Theo more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Theo mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Cooper and Theo boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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