Cooper vs Walker

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

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Nathan Christopher Gael Griffin

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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Aiden August Callan Zayden

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Walker Rank #82

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #82 for Walker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Walker more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Walker at #82 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Walker mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Cooper and Walker boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.

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