Cohen vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Cohen Rank #239

Benson Rank #436

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Cohen or Benson more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Benson mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Cohen and Benson boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.