Caleb vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #49
Total SSA Count: 5,766
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Kayden Matteo Benjamin Tucker

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Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #50
Total SSA Count: 5,699
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Maverick Alexander Leon Cameron

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Popularity Comparison

Caleb Rank #49

Cooper Rank #50

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caleb or Cooper more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Cooper mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Caleb and Cooper boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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