Cooper vs Tyler

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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Elijah Ryan Greyson Michael

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Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #191
Total SSA Count: 1,908
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Brandon Gael Grayson Maxwell

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Tyler Rank #191

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #191 for Tyler.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Tyler more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Tyler mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Tyler boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.

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