Cooper vs Theodore

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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Jackson Maverick Austin Ryder

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Josiah Cooper Carter Kingston

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Theodore mean?

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

Are Cooper and Theodore boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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