Cooper vs William

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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Josiah Ashton Carter Adonis

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William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10
Total SSA Count: 10,596
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Dylan Elliott Ryan Carter

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and William mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Cooper and William boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.

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