Gideon vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332

Cooper Rank #50

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Cooper more popular?

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

What do Gideon and Cooper mean?

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

Are Gideon and Cooper boy or girl names?

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

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