Dawson vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #139
Total SSA Count: 2,576
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Elliot David Beau Dallas

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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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Jaxon Nathaniel Sebastian Arlo

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Popularity Comparison

Dawson Rank #139

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #139 for Dawson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawson or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Cooper mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Dawson and Cooper boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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