Cohan vs Taran

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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Taran

Boy #3,615 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder"

Origin: Proto-Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,615
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cohan Rank #3,804
Taran Rank #3,615

Taran is more popular, ranked #3615 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

Taran ___

  • Taran James
  • Taran Cole
  • Taran Reid
  • Taran Hugh
  • Taran Finn
  • Taran Lewis

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cohan

Declan Sienna Rowan Fiona Kieran

If you choose Taran

Caius Ewan Rowan Seren Bronwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohan or Taran more popular?

Taran is more popular, ranked #3615 compared to Cohan at #3804 in the United States.

What do Cohan and Taran mean?

Cohan means "hound, warrior" (Old Irish origin). Taran means "thunder" (Proto-Celtic origin).

Are Cohan and Taran boy or girl names?

Cohan is primarily a boy name. Taran is primarily a boy name.

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