Eric vs Cohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Cohen Rank #239

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

Is Eric or Cohen more popular?

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

What do Eric and Cohen mean?

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

Are Eric and Cohen boy or girl names?

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