Cohan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohan

Boy #3,804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hound, warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,804
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Co

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cohan Rank #3,804
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3804 for Cohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cohan ___

  • Cohan James
  • Cohan Patrick
  • Cohan Ryan
  • Cohan Michael
  • Cohan Finn
  • Cohan Sean

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cohan

Declan Sienna Rowan Fiona Kieran

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cohan at #3804 in the United States.

What do Cohan and James mean?

Cohan means "hound, warrior" (Old Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cohan and James boy or girl names?

Cohan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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