Cooper-James
English · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Cooper-James
Cooper-James is a compound name combining "Cooper," an English occupational surname meaning "barrel maker" (from the Old English and Middle Dutch "cūp"), and "James," derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning "supplanter." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in modern Western naming practices where hyphenated given names have become increasingly common since the late 20th century, with no specific historical or religious significance tied to the combination itself.
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Etymology
Cooper-James is a compound name combining "Cooper," an English occupational surname meaning "barrel maker" (from the Old English and Middle Dutch "cūp"), and "James," derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning "supplanter." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in modern Western naming practices where hyphenated given names have become increasingly common since the late 20th century, with no specific historical or religious significance tied to the combination itself.
Cooper-James currently ranks #4,271 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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