Boy
Old English
2 syllables
Cooper
KOO-per
/ˈkuː.pər/
"The barrel maker" — craftsman turned charming modern name
Cooper is an Old English occupational surname from cupere meaning one who makes or repairs barrels and casks. Coopers were essential craftsmen in medieval society, producing the barrels used for shipping wine, beer, and goods. As a given name, Cooper has been popular in the US since the 1990s, appealing for its friendly, approachable sound and strong surname heritage.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesCoo · per
GenderBoy
OriginOld English
Root WordCupere
MeaningBarrel maker
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2014
Trend
→ Stable
Nicknames
Coop
About the Name Cooper
Cooper means barrel maker, from the Old English cupere. Coopers were important medieval craftsmen who made the barrels and casks used to store and transport food, wine, and goods.
Cooper has been in the US top 100 since around 2014 and remains popular. It is also used in Canada, Australia, and the UK.
Yes, Cooper is an occupational surname that has been widely adopted as a first name, following the tradition of Mason, Hunter, Archer, and Fletcher.
Cooper James, Cooper Lee, Cooper Blake, and Cooper Thomas are all strong and naturally flowing combinations.
Coopers are often described as friendly, reliable, and steady — the name has a warm, approachable quality that reflects its craftsman origins.
The natural and most common nickname for Cooper is Coop.
Personality of Cooper
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Cooper
Creativity
74%
Elegance
72%
Independence
78%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
78%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Cooper
G
Gary Cooper
Hollywood golden-age actor, High Noon
A
Anderson Cooper
American journalist and CNN anchor
C
Cooper Kupp
American football wide receiver, Los Angeles Rams
Middle Names for Cooper
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Cooper
Cooper James
Cooper Lee
Cooper Michael
Cooper Blake
Cooper Thomas
Cooper Reed
Cooper Grant
Cooper Chase
Cooper Wyatt
Cooper Grey
Names Similar to Cooper
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Cooper
1200
Cooper established as an English occupational surname for barrel makers
1901
Gary Cooper born in Montana; his career makes Cooper synonymous with rugged American heroism
1992
Cooper enters the US top 300 as surname-style names become fashionable
2014
Cooper reaches peak US popularity, entering the top 100 boy's names
Numerology & Symbolism of Cooper
9
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
8
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Warm Brown
💎
Lucky Stone
Tiger's Eye
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sunflower
Cooper Around the World
How Cooper is written in different languages and scripts
كوبر
Arabic
クーパー
Japanese
Купер
Russian
쿠퍼
Korean
库珀
Chinese
Κούπερ
Greek
कूपर
Hindi
קוּפֶּר
Hebrew
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