Gabriel vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Xavier Micah Landon Jude

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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

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Jackson Brandon Legend Jett

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Cooper Rank #50

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Cooper more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Cooper mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Gabriel and Cooper boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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