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Cooper

KOO-pər

Popularity

#1501

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

118,804

Peak Year

#5,843 in 2024

First Recorded

1882

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Cooper is an English occupational surname referring to a barrel maker, derived from Middle English and Dutch.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Gary Cooper

    Iconic American actor known for his stoic, understated style.

  • Anderson Cooper

    American journalist, television personality and author.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

FriendlyReliablePracticalHardworking

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