Jackson vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #35
Total SSA Count: 6,876
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Tyler Everett Nolan Joshua

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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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Caleb Damian Micah Jude

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Popularity Comparison

Jackson Rank #35

Cooper Rank #50

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson or Cooper more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Cooper mean?

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

Are Jackson and Cooper boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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