Cohen vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Cohen Rank #239

Saint Rank #282

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #282 for Saint.

Is Cohen or Saint more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Saint mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Cohen and Saint boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.