Cohen vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cohen Rank #239
Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #239 for Cohen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cohen ___

  • Cohen James
  • Cohen Elliott
  • Cohen Asher
  • Cohen Grey
  • Cohen Reed
  • Cohen Miles

Micah ___

  • Micah James
  • Micah John
  • Micah Alexander
  • Micah Cole
  • Micah Thomas
  • Micah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cohen

Levi Asher Greyson Elliott Stella

If you choose Micah

Elijah Noah Jonah Naomi Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohen or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Micah mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Cohen and Micah boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.

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