Kohan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-han /ˈkoʊ.hɑn/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Cohen/Kohen — Hebrew kohen, 'priest'; also a Japanese name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Priestly and modern: Kohan spells Cohen — Hebrew 'priest' — with a soft -han. Dignified, distinctive, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Japanese

MeaningSpelling of Cohen/Kohen — Hebrew kohen, 'priest'; also a Japanese name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4964 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 189

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

Kohan is a spelling of Cohen/Kohen — from Hebrew kohen, 'priest' (the hereditary priestly line) — and also reads as a Japanese name (routes layered, which we note). A dignified, distinctive name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, priest at the (likely) root, and dignified.

Did you know? Cohen means 'priest' in Hebrew (the priestly lineage) — Kohan is a softer spelling that also reads as a Japanese name; doubly distinctive.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Cohen — routes layered

Variations

CohenKohenKoen

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Cohen— the standard spelling

Koen— a fellow spelling

Rohan— another -han name

Kenan— a similarly popular pick

Kanan— shares the -an ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kohan mean?

Kohan spells Cohen — Hebrew 'priest', and is also a Japanese name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kohan?

It's said KOH-han /ˈkoʊ.hɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kohan a boy or girl name?

Kohan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kohan?

Kohan is a rare name in the U.S.