Hunter vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #128
Total SSA Count: 2,831
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Rory Adam Kyrie Giovanni

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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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Jameson Daniel Judah Nicholas

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Popularity Comparison

Hunter Rank #128

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #128 for Hunter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hunter or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Cooper mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (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 Hunter and Cooper boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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