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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Priest
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KOH-en
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
KOH-enIPA /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.
Names Like Cohen
These names share Cohen’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Cohen mean?
Priest. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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