Cohen
Meaning
"priest"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #239
- Total SSA Count
- 1,475
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Co
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"priest"
Origin: Hebrew
"son of Cole"
Origin: Old English patronymic
Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #355 for Colson.
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Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.
Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).
Cohen is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.