Kofi vs Oliver

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
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Popularity Comparison

Kofi Rank #3,640
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kofi

Kwame Ama Esi Akua Kojo

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kofi or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kofi at #3640 in the United States.

What do Kofi and Oliver mean?

Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kofi and Oliver boy or girl names?

Kofi is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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