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Matt vs Koi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,802
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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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Popularity Comparison

Matt Rank #2,802
Koi Rank #2,684

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 vs #2802 for Matt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Koi more popular?

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Koi mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin).

Are Matt and Koi boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Koi is primarily a boy name.

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