Cooper vs Ellery

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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Ellery

Girl #1,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,328
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, El, Elle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Ellery Rank #1,328

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #1328 for Ellery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cooper ___

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

Ellery ___

  • Ellery Jane
  • Ellery Mae
  • Ellery Rose
  • Ellery Grace
  • Ellery Ann
  • Ellery Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cooper

Mason Carter Hudson Harper Avery

If you choose Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Ellery more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Ellery at #1328 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Ellery mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Ellery boy or girl names?

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

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