Cohan
Meaning
"hound, warrior"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,804
- Total SSA Count
- 29
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Co
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"hound, warrior"
Origin: Old Irish
"lake dweller"
Origin: Old English
Cohan is more popular, ranked #3804 vs #3999 for Laker.
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Cohan is more popular, ranked #3804 compared to Laker at #3999 in the United States.
Cohan means "hound, warrior" (Old Irish origin). Laker means "lake dweller" (Old English origin).
Cohan is primarily a boy name. Laker is primarily a boy name.