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Evan vs Cohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cohan

Boy #3,804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hound, warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,804
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Cohan Rank #3,804

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #3804 for Cohan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Cohan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Cohan at #3804 in the United States.

What do Evan and Cohan mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Cohan means "hound, warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Evan and Cohan boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Cohan is primarily a boy name.

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