Kohen

Meaning of Kohen

Kohen means "priest." It refers to a descendant of Aaron, who traditionally served in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.

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

Popularity of Kohen

Kohen is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #296 in 2025 from #991 in 2011.

Notable people named Kohen

• Kohen Barnhart
  American college football player
• Kohen Myers
  American football player
• Kohen Bauer
  American baseball player
• Kohen Olischefski
  American ice hockey player
• Kohen Grace
  Australian rules football player

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Questions about the name Kohen

What does the name Kohen mean?

Kohen means kohen means "priest." it refers to a descendant of aaron, who traditionally served in the ancient temple in jerusalem, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kohen?

In 2025, Kohen ranked #296 for boys, up from #318 the year before.

When was Kohen most popular?

Kohen peaked at #296 in 2025.