Cohen vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cohen Rank #239

Eric Rank #252

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Cohen or Eric more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Eric mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cohen and Eric boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.