River vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #112
Total SSA Count: 3,138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Cooper Liam Timothy Lorenzo

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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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Ace Dylan Luka Axel

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #112 for River.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Cooper mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are River and Cooper boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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