Richard vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #232 for Richard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cooper mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Richard and Cooper boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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