Cohan vs Laker

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Laker

Boy #3,999 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,999
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lake

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cohan Rank #3,804
Laker Rank #3,999

Cohan is more popular, ranked #3804 vs #3999 for Laker.

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

Laker ___

  • Laker James
  • Laker Cole
  • Laker Reid
  • Laker Grey
  • Laker Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cohan

Declan Sienna Rowan Fiona Kieran

If you choose Laker

River Brooks Forest Sage Meadow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohan or Laker more popular?

Cohan is more popular, ranked #3804 compared to Laker at #3999 in the United States.

What do Cohan and Laker mean?

Cohan means "hound, warrior" (Old Irish origin). Laker means "lake dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Cohan and Laker boy or girl names?

Cohan is primarily a boy name. Laker is primarily a boy name.

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