Cooper vs Jacob

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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Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #41
Total SSA Count: 6,496
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Jacob mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cooper and Jacob boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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