Cohen vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Cohen Rank #239

Derek Rank #258

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Cohen or Derek more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Derek mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cohen and Derek boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.