Cooper vs Liam

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

Cooper Rank #50
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #50 for Cooper.

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cooper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Liam mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cooper and Liam boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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