Kohen vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kohen

Boy #320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Jewish/Hebrew American English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Kohen Rank #320

Jay Rank #397

Kohen is more popular, ranked #320 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Kohen or Jay more popular?

Kohen is more popular, ranked #320 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Kohen and Jay mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Kohen and Jay boy or girl names?

Kohen is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.