Cohen vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Cohen Rank #239

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #239 for Cohen.

Is Cohen or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Kai mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cohen and Kai boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.