Koi vs Buck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Hawaiian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,489 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"male deer, strong young man"

Origin: Old English

American English

23 High Risk

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Koi Rank #2,684

Buck Rank #2,489

Buck is more popular, ranked #2489 vs #2684 for Koi.

Is Koi or Buck more popular?

Buck is more popular, ranked #2489 compared to Koi at #2684 in the United States.

What do Koi and Buck mean?

Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin). Buck means "male deer, strong young man" (Old English origin).

Are Koi and Buck boy or girl names?

Koi is primarily a boy name. Buck is primarily a boy name.