Kohan vs Shaul

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kohan Rank #4,408
Shaul Rank #4,378

Shaul is more popular, ranked #4378 vs #4408 for Kohan.

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

Shaul ___

  • Shaul David
  • Shaul Aaron
  • Shaul Benjamin
  • Shaul Elijah
  • Shaul Nathan
  • Shaul Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kohan

Levi Asher Noah Miriam Leah

If you choose Shaul

Rivka Miriam Dovid Esther Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kohan or Shaul more popular?

Shaul is more popular, ranked #4378 compared to Kohan at #4408 in the United States.

What do Kohan and Shaul mean?

Kohan means "priest, one who serves at the altar" (Hebrew kohen origin). Shaul means "one who is inquired after" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kohan and Shaul boy or girl names?

Kohan is primarily a boy name. Shaul is primarily a boy name.

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