Kohan vs Meilech

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kohan

Boy #4,408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priest, one who serves at the altar"

Origin: Hebrew kohen

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,408
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Meilech

Boy #4,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my king, dear king"

Origin: Yiddish from Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,337
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kohan Rank #4,408
Meilech Rank #4,337

Meilech is more popular, ranked #4337 vs #4408 for Kohan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kohan or Meilech more popular?

Meilech is more popular, ranked #4337 compared to Kohan at #4408 in the United States.

What do Kohan and Meilech mean?

Kohan means "priest, one who serves at the altar" (Hebrew kohen origin). Meilech means "my king, dear king" (Yiddish from Hebrew origin).

Are Kohan and Meilech boy or girl names?

Kohan is primarily a boy name. Meilech is primarily a boy name.

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