Amere vs Kofi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amere

Boy #3,605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,605
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mere, Ami

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Kofi

Boy #3,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Friday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,640
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amere Rank #3,605
Kofi Rank #3,640

Amere is more popular, ranked #3605 vs #3640 for Kofi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amere ___

  • Amere James
  • Amere Hassan
  • Amere Khalil
  • Amere Lee
  • Amere Rashid
  • Amere Tariq

Kofi ___

  • Kofi James
  • Kofi Emmanuel
  • Kofi Alexander
  • Kofi Michael
  • Kofi David
  • Kofi Asante

Sibling Name Ideas

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Malik Zaire Nasir Imani Nadia

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Kwame Ama Esi Akua Kojo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amere or Kofi more popular?

Amere is more popular, ranked #3605 compared to Kofi at #3640 in the United States.

What do Amere and Kofi mean?

Amere means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin).

Are Amere and Kofi boy or girl names?

Amere is primarily a boy name. Kofi is primarily a boy name.

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