Koen

Meaning of Koen

Koen is a short form of Koenraad. It means "brave counsel" or "bold advisor."

Koen has Dutch roots — browse every Dutch baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Koen

Koen is climbing again, up to #623 in 2025 from #681 in 2024 after peaking at #605 in 2023.

Notable people named Koen

• Koen Casteels
  Belgian professional football player
• Koen Wauters
  Belgian singer and TV personality
• Koen Lenaerts
  President Court of Justice of EU
• Koen Verweij
  Dutch speed skater
• Koen Barbé
  Belgian cyclist

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Questions about the name Koen

What does the name Koen mean?

Koen means koen is a short form of koenraad. it means "brave counsel" or "bold advisor.", and it comes from Dutch origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Koen?

In 2025, Koen ranked #623 for boys, up from #681 the year before.

When was Koen most popular?

Koen peaked at #605 in 2023.