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Koren

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOR-en /ˈkɔr.ɛn/High

Meaning: From the Hebrew koren, 'shining; radiant; a ray/beam of light'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Shining; radiant; a ray of light: Koren is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew koren, 'shining; radiant; a ray/beam of light'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#11423 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 260

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819762025

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

Koren comes from the Hebrew koren, 'shining; radiant; a ray/beam of light'; used for both sexes. A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'KOR-en').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli and Jewish families. Rare, shining-and-radiant at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Koren means 'shining; radiant; a ray of light' in Hebrew — a crisp, luminous name used for both sexes (said 'KOR-en').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Koren — Hebrew; unisex

Variations

CorrenKorrenCoren

Nicknames

Kor

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Oren— a fellow -oren Hebrew boys' name
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Khosen— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Koren mean?

Koren is Hebrew for 'shining; radiant; a ray of light'; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Koren?

It's said KOR-en /ˈkɔr.ɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Koren a boy or girl name?

Koren is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Koren?

Koren is a very rare name in the U.S.

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