Nicolas vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French Spanish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #184
Total SSA Count: 1,992
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

Nicolas Rank #184

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicolas or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Cooper mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Nicolas and Cooper boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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