Cohen-James
Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Cohen-James
Cohen derives from the Hebrew name Kohen, meaning "priest," referring to members of the Jewish priestly class, while James comes from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." The hyphenated form combines these two distinct Hebrew-origin names into a single given name.
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Etymology
Cohen derives from the Hebrew name Kohen, meaning "priest," referring to members of the Jewish priestly class, while James comes from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." The hyphenated form combines these two distinct Hebrew-origin names into a single given name.
This naming convention is primarily used in Jewish and Christian communities, with Cohen historically identifying priestly lineage in Judaism and James being widely adopted across Christian cultures; the hyphenated combination reflects modern multicultural naming practices, particularly in English-speaking countries.
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Cohen-James currently ranks #3,113 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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