Zalman vs Kohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zalman

Boy #4,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful"

Origin: Hebrew shalom

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

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Boy #4,408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest, one who serves at the altar"

Origin: Hebrew kohen

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

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Zalman Rank #4,556

Kohan Rank #4,408

Kohan is more popular, ranked #4408 vs #4556 for Zalman.

Is Zalman or Kohan more popular?

Kohan is more popular, ranked #4408 compared to Zalman at #4556 in the United States.

What do Zalman and Kohan mean?

Zalman means "peaceful" (Hebrew shalom origin). Kohan means "priest, one who serves at the altar" (Hebrew kohen origin).

Are Zalman and Kohan boy or girl names?

Zalman is primarily a boy name. Kohan is primarily a boy name.