Kofi vs Oumar

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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Oumar

Boy #3,636 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

West African Senegalese Guinean Arabic Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,636
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ou, Mar

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Popularity Comparison

Kofi Rank #3,640
Oumar Rank #3,636

Oumar is more popular, ranked #3636 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

Oumar ___

  • Oumar Ibrahima
  • Oumar Diallo
  • Oumar Bah
  • Oumar Sow
  • Oumar Kouyate
  • Oumar Diop

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kofi

Kwame Ama Esi Akua Kojo

If you choose Oumar

Ibrahima Moussa Kadiatou Fatoumata Amadou

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kofi or Oumar more popular?

Oumar is more popular, ranked #3636 compared to Kofi at #3640 in the United States.

What do Kofi and Oumar mean?

Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin). Oumar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Kofi and Oumar boy or girl names?

Kofi is primarily a boy name. Oumar is primarily a boy name.

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