Kevin vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kevin Rank #196
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #196 for Kevin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Cooper mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Kevin and Cooper boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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