Nathan vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #62
Total SSA Count: 5,010
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Kai Ryan Luka August

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Nathan Rank #62

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #62 for Nathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nathan or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Cooper mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Nathan and Cooper boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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