Hayes vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Hayes Rank #160
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #160 for Hayes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayes or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Cooper mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (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 Hayes and Cooper boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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