Ethan vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19
Total SSA Count: 8,170
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Anthony Elias Graham Adriel

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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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Popularity Comparison

Ethan Rank #19

Cooper Rank #50

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethan or Cooper more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Cooper mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Ethan and Cooper boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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