Cooper vs Tabitha

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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Tabitha

Girl #1,517 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gazelle"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tabby, Tab, Tibby

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Tabitha Rank #1,517

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #1517 for Tabitha.

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

Tabitha ___

  • Tabitha Rose
  • Tabitha Jane
  • Tabitha Claire
  • Tabitha Ann
  • Tabitha Louise
  • Tabitha Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cooper

Mason Carter Hudson Harper Avery

If you choose Tabitha

Beatrice Phineas Caspian Cordelia Barnabas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Tabitha more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Tabitha at #1517 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Tabitha mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Tabitha means "gazelle" (Aramaic origin).

Are Cooper and Tabitha boy or girl names?

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

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