Cope
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Barrel maker; one who makes casks
Origin: Old English and Middle Dutch occupational surname — from couper (barrel maker)
Popularity: Ranked #6882 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Cooper. Shares the meaning 'Barrel maker; one who makes casks.'
Similar names: cooper, copper, coe, cloe, cobe, coen, cole, cove
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Cope? About 1 in 277,375 babies born in 2025 were named Cope, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cope
What does the name Cope mean?
Cope means “Barrel maker; one who makes casks” from Old English and Middle Dutch occupational surname — from couper (barrel maker) roots.
What is the origin of the name Cope?
Cope has Old English and Middle Dutch occupational surname — from couper (barrel maker) origin. The traditional meaning is “Barrel maker; one who makes casks”.
How popular is Cope?
Cope ranked #6803 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Cope most popular?
Cope peaked in 2015 with 13 babies registered that year.
Is Cope a boy or girl name?
Cope is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Copes in registered births are male.
Is the name Cope rising or falling in popularity?
Cope has risen 1143 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7946 in 2020 to #6803 in 2025.
How long has Cope been recorded?
Cope appears in birth records across 17 years — from 1998 through 2025.