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Harrison vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Harrison Rank #121
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #121 for Harrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrison or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Cooper mean?

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

Are Harrison and Cooper boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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