Cooper vs Leon

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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Adam Alexander Miles Declan

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Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #141
Total SSA Count: 2,547
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Graham Silas Ayden David

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Leon Rank #141

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #141 for Leon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Leon more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Leon mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Cooper and Leon boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.

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