Cooper vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #332
Total SSA Count: 1,042
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Gideon Rank #332

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Gideon more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Gideon mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cooper and Gideon boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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