Kohan vs Refael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kohan

Boy #4,408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priest, one who serves at the altar"

Origin: Hebrew kohen

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,408
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko, Han

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Refael

Boy #4,481 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Sephardic Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,481
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafi, Refa, Eli

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Popularity Comparison

Kohan Rank #4,408
Refael Rank #4,481

Kohan is more popular, ranked #4408 vs #4481 for Refael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kohan ___

  • Kohan David
  • Kohan Aaron
  • Kohan Elijah
  • Kohan Isaac
  • Kohan Nathan
  • Kohan Samuel

Refael ___

  • Refael Moshe
  • Refael David
  • Refael Yosef
  • Refael Chaim
  • Refael Aaron
  • Refael Yitzchak

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kohan

Levi Asher Noah Miriam Leah

If you choose Refael

Gavriel Uriel Michael Daniel Eliyahu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kohan or Refael more popular?

Kohan is more popular, ranked #4408 compared to Refael at #4481 in the United States.

What do Kohan and Refael mean?

Kohan means "priest, one who serves at the altar" (Hebrew kohen origin). Refael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kohan and Refael boy or girl names?

Kohan is primarily a boy name. Refael is primarily a boy name.

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