Cohen

At a Glance: Name: Cohen – Meaning: priest – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KOH-en

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Cohen is a boy's name with Hebrew roots, carrying the meaning "priest." It's pronounced KOH-en, and it has the feel of a name that travels well while still standing out from the crowd.

Meaning & Origin of Cohen

Meaning: Priest.

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Cohen

Phonetic: KOH-en   IPA: /ˈkoʊən/

Popularity of Cohen

Cohen sat at #239 in the 2024 Social Security rankings, given to 1,475 boys that year — its highest rank on record since data collection began in 1912.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cohen mean?

Priest. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cohen)

How do you pronounce Cohen?

Cohen is pronounced KOH-en (IPA: /ˈkoʊən/).

Is Cohen a popular name right now?

Cohen is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #239 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)

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