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Koi vs Nylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,684
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Nylan

Boy #2,511 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (Irish-inspired)"

Origin: Irish-influenced American

Cultural Roots

American Irish-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,511
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Koi Rank #2,684
Nylan Rank #2,511

Nylan is more popular, ranked #2511 vs #2684 for Koi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koi or Nylan more popular?

Nylan is more popular, ranked #2511 compared to Koi at #2684 in the United States.

What do Koi and Nylan mean?

Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin). Nylan means "champion (Irish-inspired)" (Irish-influenced American origin).

Are Koi and Nylan boy or girl names?

Koi is primarily a boy name. Nylan is primarily a boy name.

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