Kage vs Koji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kage

Boy #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, silhouette"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Koji

Boy #4,251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"luminous second son"

Origin: Japanese ko (light) and ji (second son)

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,251
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kage Rank #4,127
Koji Rank #4,251

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 vs #4251 for Koji.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kage or Koji more popular?

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 compared to Koji at #4251 in the United States.

What do Kage and Koji mean?

Kage means "shade, silhouette" (Japanese origin). Koji means "luminous second son" (Japanese ko (light) and ji (second son) origin).

Are Kage and Koji boy or girl names?

Kage is primarily a boy name. Koji is primarily a boy name.

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