Evan vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #143
Total SSA Count: 2,526
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Koa Silas Nolan Felix

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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

Evan Rank #143

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Cooper mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Evan and Cooper boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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