Luke vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Hayes Silas Cooper Archer

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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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Ace Joseph Benjamin Hudson

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Cooper Rank #50

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Cooper more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Luke and Cooper mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Luke and Cooper boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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