Cohen
KOH-un
Boy
Average rank #286 across 6 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English
From a common Jewish surname which was derived from Hebrew כֹּהֵן (kohen) meaning "priest". This surname was traditionally associated with the hereditary priests who claimed descent from the biblical Aaron.
Popularity
How popular is Cohen?
🏴 England & Wales
#418
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#178
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#509
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#225
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#187
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#197
in 2025
Not in top rankings for: 🇦🇺 Australia
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