Ian vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #75
Total SSA Count: 4,547
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Caleb Aiden Brandon Steven

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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

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Nicolas Lincoln Aiden Adam

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Popularity Comparison

Ian Rank #75

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #75 for Ian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Cooper mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Ian and Cooper boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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