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Cooper

Cooper is a gender-neutral name of English origin. An occupational name, Cooper means “barrel maker” and refers to those who made barrels, vats, casks, buckets, and other containers in Medieval England, when it was a highly prized craft. While Cooper was originally a surname, in recept years it has seen a surge in popularity as a given name. A handy name that honors the craftsmen of yore, Cooper also has a modern edge, especially with its quick, slick nickname, Coop.
British Unisex
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Meaning

Barrel maker

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Pronunciation

KOO-per

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  • Hardworking
  • Friendly
  • Adventurous
  • Stylish

Compatibility

Cooper pairs well with traditional and modern sibling names alike. It also fits nicely as a strong middle name choice. This name resonates well with a variety of cultural backgrounds and is versatile in different styles of naming.

Hardworking Friendly Adventurous Stylish

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Cooper Hefner

Cooper Hefner

Businessman

Born: September 4, 1991 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Cooper Cronk

Cooper Cronk

Athlete

Born: December 5, 1983 · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Portrait of Cooper Kupp

Cooper Kupp

Athlete

Born: June 15, 1993 · Yakima, Washington, USA

Portrait of Cooper Barnes

Cooper Barnes

Actor

Born: April 15, 1979 · Sheffield, England

Portrait of Cooper Raiff

Cooper Raiff

Actor

Born: November 24, 1997 · Dallas, Texas, USA

Portrait of Cooper Andrews

Cooper Andrews

Actor

Born: March 10, 1985 · Smithtown, New York, USA

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Cooper Original form
  • Купер Cyrillic
  • 库珀 Chinese (Simplified)
  • კუპერი Georgian
  • कूपर Devanagari
  • 쿠퍼 Korean
  • קופר Hebrew
  • クーパー Japanese
  • کوپر Persian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cooper

What does Cooper mean?
Barrel maker
What is the origin of Cooper?
Cooper has British origins.
Is Cooper popular?
Cooper has been viewed 155 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Cooper?
Similar names include Tori, Ishaan, Winnie, Abdul, Luna.
How do you pronounce Cooper?
Cooper is pronounced KOO-per.

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