Jakob vs Kooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kooper

Boy #1,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barrel maker, cask craftsman"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,083
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jakob Rank #1,123
Kooper Rank #1,083

Kooper is more popular, ranked #1083 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Kooper more popular?

Kooper is more popular, ranked #1083 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Kooper mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kooper means "barrel maker, cask craftsman" (Middle English origin).

Are Jakob and Kooper boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Kooper is primarily a boy name.

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