Coen

Meaning of Coen

This name has roots in an ancient Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Conn'. Conn was a legendary king, so it implies a connection to leadership or strength.

Coen has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Coen

After ranking as high as #799 in 2016, Coen has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Coen

• Coen Brothers
  Acclaimed filmmaking duo
• Coen Brothers
  Acclaimed filmmaking duo
• Coen Brothers
  Acclaimed filmmaking duo
• Coen Brothers
  Acclaimed filmmaking duo
• Coen Brothers
  Acclaimed filmmaking duo

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Questions about the name Coen

What does the name Coen mean?

Coen means this name has roots in an ancient irish surname meaning 'descendant of conn'. conn was a legendary king, so it implies a connection to leadership or strength, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Coen a boy's or a girl's name?

Coen is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Coen?

Coen did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Coen most popular?

Coen peaked at #799 in 2016.