Kofi vs Martez

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Martez

Boy #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Latino African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Tez

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kofi Rank #3,640
Martez Rank #3,649

Kofi is more popular, ranked #3640 vs #3649 for Martez.

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

Martez ___

  • Martez Antonio
  • Martez Darius
  • Martez James
  • Martez Emmanuel
  • Martez Leon
  • Martez Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kofi

Kwame Ama Esi Akua Kojo

If you choose Martez

Cortez Darius Tariq Jayla Tiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kofi or Martez more popular?

Kofi is more popular, ranked #3640 compared to Martez at #3649 in the United States.

What do Kofi and Martez mean?

Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin). Martez means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin via Spanish origin).

Are Kofi and Martez boy or girl names?

Kofi is primarily a boy name. Martez is primarily a boy name.

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