Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "Barrel maker."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English.

Popularity: The name Cooper ranked 204th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics.

Narrative: The ultimate source of this surname is the Latin term cupa, meaning ''cask.'' Cowper is an old variant spelling that is preserved in another English surname.