Walker vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Elliot Malakai Paul Alex

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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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William Grayson Richard Colton

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Popularity Comparison

Walker Rank #82

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #82 for Walker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Walker at #82 in the United States.

What do Walker and Cooper mean?

Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Walker and Cooper boy or girl names?

Walker is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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