Cohen vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ori, Rion

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cohen Rank #239
Orion Rank #326

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #326 for Orion.

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

Orion ___

  • Orion James
  • Orion Alexander
  • Orion Cole
  • Orion Blake
  • Orion Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cohen

Levi Asher Greyson Elliott Stella

If you choose Orion

Atlas Perseus Cassian Lyra Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohen or Orion more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Orion mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Cohen and Orion boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.

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