Alis vs Cohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alis

Girl #5,260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,260
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alis Rank #5,260
Cohen Rank #239

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #5260 for Alis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alis ___

  • Alis Mae
  • Alis Jane
  • Alis Grace
  • Alis Louise
  • Alis Vivienne

Cohen ___

  • Cohen James
  • Cohen Elliott
  • Cohen Asher
  • Cohen Grey
  • Cohen Reed
  • Cohen Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alis

Bethan Rhiannon Ffion Cai Owain

If you choose Cohen

Levi Asher Greyson Elliott Stella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alis or Cohen more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Alis at #5260 in the United States.

What do Alis and Cohen mean?

Alis means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alis and Cohen boy or girl names?

Alis is primarily a girl name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.

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