Koi vs Kato

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Hawaiian

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Boy #2,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"second of twins"

Origin: Luganda

Ugandan Ganda Japanese American

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Koi Rank #2,684

Kato Rank #2,796

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 vs #2796 for Kato.

Is Koi or Kato more popular?

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 compared to Kato at #2796 in the United States.

What do Koi and Kato mean?

Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin). Kato means "second of twins" (Luganda origin).

Are Koi and Kato boy or girl names?

Koi is primarily a boy name. Kato is primarily a boy name.