Xander vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #216
Total SSA Count: 1,665
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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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Popularity Comparison

Xander Rank #216

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #216 for Xander.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xander or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Cooper mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Xander and Cooper boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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