Coen

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Pronounced KOON /kuːn/High

Meaning: Bold advisor; a Dutch short form of Koenraad (Conrad), from Germanic kuoni (brave, bold) + rad (counsel, advisor)High

In 30 seconds: A Dutch short form of Conrad meaning 'bold advisor,' from kuoni (brave) and rad (counsel). Associated with the Coen Brothers filmmakers and popular in the Netherlands as a standalone name.

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Origin HighDutch, Germanic

MeaningBold advisor; a Dutch short form of Koenraad (Conrad), from Germanic kuoni (brave, bold) + rad (counsel, advisor)

U.S. rank (2024)#1119 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births190 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,372

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Coen is a Dutch short form of Koenraad (Conrad), from Old High Germanic kuoni (bold, brave) and rad (counsel). Conrad was a popular medieval Germanic name. Coen has been used as a standalone name in the Netherlands.

Coen ranked #1119 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Joel and Ethan Coen — collectively the Coen Brothers — are two of American cinema's most distinctive directors, known for Fargo, No Country for Old Men, and The Big Lebowski. Their family surname Coen (from Cohen) is the Jewish priestly title.

Overall data confidence 87%

Behind the Name — Coen — Dutch/Germanic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ConradKoen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Coen mean?

Coen means 'bold advisor,' a Dutch short form of Koenraad (Conrad), from Germanic kuoni (brave) and rad (counsel).

How do you pronounce Coen?

It's said KOON — one syllable, rhyming with 'moon.'

Is Coen a boy or girl name?

Coen is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Coen?

Coen ranked #1119 for U.S. boys in 2024.