Leo vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #24
Total SSA Count: 7,793
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Adrian Silas Timothy Roman

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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

✓ All Clear

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Colton Jeremiah Andrew Mason

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Popularity Comparison

Leo Rank #24

Cooper Rank #50

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leo or Cooper more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Leo and Cooper mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Leo and Cooper boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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