Leon vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #141
Total SSA Count: 2,547
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Ronan Juan Miles Grayson

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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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Hunter Emmett Dean Jonah

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Popularity Comparison

Leon Rank #141

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #141 for Leon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leon or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Cooper mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Leon and Cooper boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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