English

Cooper

Pronounced KOO-perShare

Meaning: Barrel maker

  • Boy
  • Top 100
  • Rising
  • 2 syllables

The story

Cooper comes from an English occupational surname for a barrel maker. Its meaning refers to the historical craft, rather than to a modern interpretation based on cooperation.

Nicknames

  • Coop

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

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Origins

Cooper comes from English.

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