Cope

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Pronounced KOHP /ˈkoʊp/High

Meaning: From the English surname and word Cope, originally 'a cloak; cape; long ecclesiastical mantle' (Old English cop), used for a maker or wearer of copes; the verb 'to cope; to manage' shares the root. A crisp one-beat name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Cope is a surname and word for 'a cloak or cape' (said 'KOHP'). Short and strong.

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MeaningFrom the English surname and word Cope, originally 'a cloak; cape; long ecclesiastical mantle' (Old English cop), used for a maker or wearer of copes; the verb 'to cope; to manage' shares the root. A crisp one-beat name.

U.S. rank (2025)#6882 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 142

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cope comes from the English cop, 'a cloak; cape; ecclesiastical mantle,' an occupational surname for a maker or wearer of copes, sharing a root with the verb 'to cope.' As a given name it is crisp and unusual — rare in the U.S., and we note the word/surname route honestly (said 'KOHP').

As a first name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, one-beat, and strong.

Did you know? Cope is an English surname and word — originally 'a cloak; cape; long mantle' (Old English cop) — used for one who made or wore copes; the verb 'to cope' shares the root (said 'KOHP').

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References — Cope — English surname/word 'cloak; cape'; occupational

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cope mean?

Cope is an English surname and word for 'a cloak; cape; long mantle,' sharing a root with the verb 'to cope.'

How do you pronounce Cope?

It's said KOHP /ˈkoʊp/ — one syllable.

Is Cope a boy or girl name?

Cope is a boy's name.

How popular is Cope?

Cope is a rare name in the U.S.