Rafael vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #222
Total SSA Count: 1,614
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Jonathan Walker Ryder Graham

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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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Enzo Ace Ian Dean

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Popularity Comparison

Rafael Rank #222

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #222 for Rafael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafael or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Cooper mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Rafael and Cooper boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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