Liam vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1
Total SSA Count: 22,164
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Greyson Jameson Alan Daniel

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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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Harrison Elian Landon Michael

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1

Cooper Rank #50

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Cooper more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Liam and Cooper mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Liam and Cooper boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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