Kofi vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Kofi Rank #3,640
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3640 for Kofi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kofi ___

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kofi

Kwame Ama Esi Akua Kojo

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kofi or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kofi at #3640 in the United States.

What do Kofi and Liam mean?

Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kofi and Liam boy or girl names?

Kofi is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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