Priest or brave counselor
Khoen is a modern phonetic variant likely derived from the Hebrew word 'Kohen', meaning priest, or the Germanic name 'Koen', which means brave counselor. It is often chosen by parents seeking a unique spelling of the more traditional Cohen or Koen. Due to its modern construction, it bridges the gap between ancient religious titles and contemporary naming trends.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
