Micah vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #86
Total SSA Count: 3,909
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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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Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86

Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #86 for Micah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Micah and Cooper mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Micah and Cooper boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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