Maxwell vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #182
Total SSA Count: 2,021
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Colton Damien Jason Austin

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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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Jason Everett Miles Grayson

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Popularity Comparison

Maxwell Rank #182

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxwell or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Cooper mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Maxwell and Cooper boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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