Koen
Koen is a boy name of Dutch origin meaning “Bold counsel”, pronounced KOON. It ranked #623 in the United States in 2025, given to 448 babies, and peaked at #606 in 2023. Common nicknames: Ko, Koko.
How popular is Koen in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Koen mean, and where does it come from?
Koen is the Dutch short form of Koenraad, the Dutch Conrad — Germanic kuoni, "bold," and rad, "counsel." It is a standard name in the Netherlands and Flanders, where it has been in the top hundred for decades, and it is also read as a Chinese and Korean name in other contexts. American records hold it from 1996 and it entered the top thousand in 2006, where it now sits alongside Koa, Kai and Cohen — names that share its shape without sharing anything else.
How is Koen used around the world?
Koen is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Koen?
Famous People Named Koen
- Koen Casteels — Belgian international goalkeeper
- Koen Verweij — Dutch speed skater and Olympic medallist
- Koen Lenaerts — Belgian jurist and President of the European Court of Justice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Koen mean?
Koen is a boy name of Dutch origin meaning "Bold counsel." Koen is the Dutch short form of Koenraad, the Dutch Conrad — Germanic kuoni, "bold," and rad, "counsel." It is a standard name in the Netherlands and Flanders, where it has been in the top hundred for decades, and it is also read as a Chinese and Korean name in other contexts.
How do you pronounce Koen?
Koen is pronounced KOON. Common variations include Koenraad, Conrad, Coen.
Is Koen a boy name?
Yes, Koen is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Ko, Koko.