Amethyst vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amethyst Rank #1,324
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #1324 for Amethyst.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amethyst ___

  • Amethyst Rose
  • Amethyst Grace
  • Amethyst Jane
  • Amethyst Mae
  • Amethyst Claire
  • Amethyst Elise

Cooper ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amethyst or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Amethyst at #1324 in the United States.

What do Amethyst and Cooper mean?

Amethyst means "purple gemstone" (Latin origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Amethyst and Cooper boy or girl names?

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

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