Kohan
Meaning
"priest, one who serves at the altar"
Origin: Hebrew kohen
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,408
- Total SSA Count
- 24
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ko, Han
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"priest, one who serves at the altar"
Origin: Hebrew kohen
"I am that I am; He who exists"
Origin: Hebrew hayah (to be)
Kohan is more popular, ranked #4408 vs #4487 for Yahweh.
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Kohan is more popular, ranked #4408 compared to Yahweh at #4487 in the United States.
Kohan means "priest, one who serves at the altar" (Hebrew kohen origin). Yahweh means "I am that I am; He who exists" (Hebrew hayah (to be) origin).
Kohan is primarily a boy name. Yahweh is primarily a boy name.