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Tyler vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#191
Total SSA Count
1,908
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Tyler Rank #191
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #191 for Tyler.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyler or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Cooper mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (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 Tyler and Cooper boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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