Billy vs Kooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,051
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bill, Bills

Playground Safety Score

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Kooper

Boy #1,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barrel maker, cask craftsman"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,083
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Koop, Koo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Billy Rank #1,051
Kooper Rank #1,083

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1083 for Kooper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Billy ___

  • Billy Ray
  • Billy Joe
  • Billy Dean
  • Billy James
  • Billy Lee
  • Billy Gene

Kooper ___

  • Kooper James
  • Kooper Lee
  • Kooper Grey
  • Kooper Cole
  • Kooper Dean
  • Kooper Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Billy

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Johnny Betty

If you choose Kooper

Hunter Parker Fletcher Sawyer Tanner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billy or Kooper more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Kooper at #1083 in the United States.

What do Billy and Kooper mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Kooper means "barrel maker, cask craftsman" (Middle English origin).

Are Billy and Kooper boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Kooper is primarily a boy name.

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