Cooper vs Thomas

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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Axel Connor Hayden Nash

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Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #39
Total SSA Count: 6,576
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Miles Gabriel Noah Emilio

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Thomas mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Cooper and Thomas boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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