James vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5
Total SSA Count: 11,793
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

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Jackson Cole Carter Bentley

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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

James Rank #5

Cooper Rank #50

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Cooper more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do James and Cooper mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are James and Cooper boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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