Cohen vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Cohen Rank #239

Emerson Rank #270

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Cohen or Emerson more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Emerson mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Cohen and Emerson boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.