John vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #21
Total SSA Count: 8,047
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Walker Elliot Henry Elias

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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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Bryson Joseph Luke Micah

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21

Cooper Rank #50

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Cooper more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do John and Cooper mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are John and Cooper boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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