Spear; maiden; or from the core
Coren is a rare name with multiple potential etymological roots. It may function as a variant of the Cornish name Coryn, meaning spear, or as a masculine derivative of the Greek name Cora, meaning maiden. In some instances, it is used as a modern English surname-style name derived from the word core.
Less common today
Coren isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,641 in 2000.
Professional soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
