Declan vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #131
Total SSA Count: 2,758
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Declan Rank #131

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #131 for Declan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Declan or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Cooper mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Declan and Cooper boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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