Cohen

Meaning of Cohen

This name refers to a priest or a religious figure in ancient Jewish tradition. It signifies someone with a spiritual role or lineage.

Cohen has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cohen

Cohen is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #225 in 2025 from #652 in 2004.

Notable people named Cohen

• Leonard Cohen
  Iconic singer-songwriter, poet
• Cohen Bramble
  Professional baseball player
• Cohen St. Cyr
  Professional football player
• Cohen Holloway
  New Zealand actor
• Cohen Scott
  Professional rugby league player

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Questions about the name Cohen

What does the name Cohen mean?

Cohen means this name refers to a priest or a religious figure in ancient jewish tradition. it signifies someone with a spiritual role or lineage, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Cohen?

In 2025, Cohen ranked #225 for boys, up from #239 the year before.

When was Cohen most popular?

Cohen peaked at #225 in 2025.