Damar vs Kovu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damar

Boy #6,207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern American creation"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,207
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee, Mar

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Kovu

Boy #6,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"scar"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

African American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,060
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Damar Rank #6,207
Kovu Rank #6,060

Kovu is more popular, ranked #6060 vs #6207 for Damar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damar ___

  • Damar James
  • Damar Michael
  • Damar Lee
  • Damar Andre
  • Damar Anthony
  • Damar Xavier

Kovu ___

  • Kovu James
  • Kovu Lee
  • Kovu Reign
  • Kovu Zion
  • Kovu Blaze
  • Kovu Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damar

Lamar Darius Jordan Marcus Destiny

If you choose Kovu

Simba Kiara Zuri Asante Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damar or Kovu more popular?

Kovu is more popular, ranked #6060 compared to Damar at #6207 in the United States.

What do Damar and Kovu mean?

Damar means "modern American creation" (American origin). Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin).

Are Damar and Kovu boy or girl names?

Damar is primarily a boy name. Kovu is primarily a boy name.

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