Brian vs Cohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

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Brian Rank #301

Cohen Rank #239

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Cohen more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Cohen mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brian and Cohen boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.