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Cohan

KOH-an

Popularity

#3800

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

336

Peak Year

#31 in 2023

First Recorded

2003

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Possibly derived from the Irish surname Coghain, meaning 'wise.' Also found as a variant of Cohen, Hebrew for priest.

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ColeCoke

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • George M. Cohan

    American entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, dancer.

Nicknames

ColeCoke

Spelling Variations

CohenCoen

Similar Names

OwenRonanKieranDeclan

Personality Traits

WiseIndependentDeterminedArtistic

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