Cooper vs Kevin

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

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Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kev

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Kevin Rank #196

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #196 for Kevin.

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

Kevin ___

  • Kevin James
  • Kevin Michael
  • Kevin Patrick
  • Kevin Thomas
  • Kevin Daniel
  • Kevin Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cooper

Mason Carter Hudson Harper Avery

If you choose Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Kevin more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Kevin mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cooper and Kevin boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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