Jacob vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Jayden Easton Hayden John

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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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Popularity Comparison

Jacob Rank #41

Cooper Rank #50

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacob or Cooper more popular?

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

What do Jacob and Cooper mean?

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

Are Jacob and Cooper boy or girl names?

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

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