Cub vs Lopez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cub

Boy #13,871 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young bear, young animal"

Origin: Old Norse kubbr via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,871
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cub Rank #13,871
Lopez Rank #13,706

Lopez is more popular, ranked #13706 vs #13871 for Cub.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cub ___

  • Cub James
  • Cub Bear
  • Cub Lee
  • Cub River
  • Cub Stone

Lopez ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cub

Bear Fox Hawk Wren Fern

If you choose Lopez

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cub or Lopez more popular?

Lopez is more popular, ranked #13706 compared to Cub at #13871 in the United States.

What do Cub and Lopez mean?

Cub means "young bear, young animal" (Old Norse kubbr via English origin).

Are Cub and Lopez boy or girl names?

Cub is primarily a boy name. Lopez is primarily a boy name.

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