Cooper vs Timothy

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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Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #208
Total SSA Count: 1,708
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Timothy Rank #208

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #208 for Timothy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Timothy more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Timothy mean?

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

Are Cooper and Timothy boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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