Tatum vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #195
Total SSA Count: 1,833
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Micah Kai Eric

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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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Joseph Alex Axel Jasper

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Popularity Comparison

Tatum Rank #195

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #195 for Tatum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tatum or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Cooper mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Tatum and Cooper boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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