Sean vs Cohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

✓ All Clear

Sean Rank #437

Cohen Rank #239

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Cohen more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Cohen mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Cohen boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.