Matthew vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33
Total SSA Count: 7,078
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

Cooper Rank #50

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Cooper more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Cooper mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Matthew and Cooper boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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