Amelia vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Coop

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cooper Rank #50

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #50 for Cooper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Cooper ___

  • Cooper James
  • Cooper Lee
  • Cooper Reid
  • Cooper Scott
  • Cooper Blake
  • Cooper Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cooper

Mason Carter Hudson Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cooper more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cooper mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Amelia and Cooper boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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