Hayden vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #154
Total SSA Count: 2,337
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Christian Ayden Gavin Legend

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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

Hayden Rank #154

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #154 for Hayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayden or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Cooper mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Hayden and Cooper boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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