Cohen vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cohen Rank #239

Wells Rank #377

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Cohen or Wells more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Wells mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Cohen and Wells boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.