Cooper vs Tucker

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tucker

Boy #200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth fuller, fabric tucker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#200
Total SSA Count
1,781
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Tucker Rank #200

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #200 for Tucker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Tucker more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Tucker at #200 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Tucker mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Tucker means "cloth fuller, fabric tucker" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Tucker boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Tucker is primarily a boy name.

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