Cohen vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Cohen Rank #239

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #239 for Cohen.

Is Cohen or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Dean mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Cohen and Dean boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.