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Shaul vs Kohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaul

Boy #4,378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who is inquired after"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,378
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Shaul Rank #4,378
Kohan Rank #4,408

Shaul is more popular, ranked #4378 vs #4408 for Kohan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaul or Kohan more popular?

Shaul is more popular, ranked #4378 compared to Kohan at #4408 in the United States.

What do Shaul and Kohan mean?

Shaul means "one who is inquired after" (Hebrew origin). Kohan means "priest, one who serves at the altar" (Hebrew kohen origin).

Are Shaul and Kohan boy or girl names?

Shaul is primarily a boy name. Kohan is primarily a boy name.

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