Griffin vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #223
Total SSA Count: 1,609
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Milan Owen Titus Enzo

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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

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Griffin Rank #223

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #223 for Griffin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Griffin or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Cooper mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Griffin and Cooper boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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