Koen name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: Dutch
Pronunciation: koen
Meaning: Bold, Counsel, Advice and Advisor
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Koen meaning and origin

What does Koen mean?

Widely Accepted unisex name Koen means "Bold, Counsel, Advice or Advisor" which is used mainly in Dutch is originated from Old High German and Germanic languages. Koen is variant of timeless and widely accepted Conrad.

Conrad is version of prominent Konrad. Prominent Germanic and Old High German Conrad, meaning of Conrad is "Audacious and Council, Bold Counsel and Wise".

How do I pronounce Koen?

Two syllabled Koen is most commonly pronounced as koen. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., ko-in.

Variants of Koen

Conrad, Konrad, Coen, Conny, Conradin, Kuonrat, Cornelius, Cornelia

Names that rhyme with Koen

How popular is the name Koen?

A common name in United States having over 3013 recievers in 25 years of usage. At its zenith in 2006, it ranked 857th when 242 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Also, A common name in Netherlands having over 778 recievers in 5 years of usage. At the peak of its usage in 2015, the moniker grabbed the 84th spot and 193 baby boys were given the name.

In Belgium, Koen is a familiar name where it has been in use since 1995 and has secured the place in top 200 names. In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 149 on boy names chart when 88 babies were given the name Koen.

Over 417 babies in Belgium have been named Koen.

Koen is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 2004 and achieved its top ranking of 1327 in 2014.

Over 156 people have been named Koen in England and Wales. Koen is a common name in Japan while somewhat familiar name in Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Suriname, Poland, Germany, South Africa and England.

At least, 50000 people globally have carried Koen as their given name according to our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202360646600
2022811305152155
202199321800
2020118916100
2019126714700
2018118516000
2017124014700
20161085181161945
2015101120100
201497321500
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Koen in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands165381102718
Sweden222718
Norway1220718
Denmark9010

What numbers say about Koen?

You have a strong will to succeed and survive on your own. Having number 11 as your soul urge no symbolizes your wandering nature. If you do things that require passion and courage, your heart grows. You've come across many backstabbers in your life, so you can recognize when you see one. To get rid of the anxiety that strikes you from time to time and your great energy, you should start writing.

Go through the following names similar to Koen

  •  Lottie - Of Germanic and Old High German origin, Customary and Perpetual Lottie bestowed upon both boys and girls which is used in Polish, Danish and English, Lottie means "Strong or Man". Trendy Lottie ranked at 444 position in 1945 on list of baby girl names in United States
  •  Martinus - Odd boy name Martinus is largely used in Dutch, Norwegian and Finnish. It is rooted from Latin, meaning of Martinus is "Warlike, Like Mars or Warrior of Mars"
  •  Nicolaas - Unconventional boy name Nicolaas means "Victory of the People" which is used in Dutch is of Old Greek origin
  •  Jorre has its origin in Old Greek and Dutch, Jorre means "Boar", majorly used in Finnish and Dutch is used as a baby boy name
  •  Ties - Used largely in Dutch frequently used, Ties is of Hebrew origin and a baby boy name, Ties means "Gift of Yahweh"

Famous people named Koen

  • Koen Pijpers, Dutch retired field hockey player
  • Koen Kondo, Japanese actor
  • Koen Beeckman, road bicycle racer from Belgium
  • Koen Sleeckx, Belgian judoka
  • Koen Daerden, Belgian former footballer and currently football coach
  • Koen van de Laak, former Dutch football player
  • Koen Ridder, Dutch badminton player
  • Koen BarbĂ©, Belgian former professional road bicycle racer,
  • Koen de Kort, Dutch professional cyclist riding for the UCI ProTeam
  • Koen Stam, Dutch former professional footballer

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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