Rory vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #226
Total SSA Count: 1,594
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

Rory Rank #226

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #226 for Rory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rory or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Cooper mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Rory and Cooper boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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