Cohen vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cohen Rank #239

Gideon Rank #332

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Cohen or Gideon more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Gideon mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cohen and Gideon boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.