Koji vs Kyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koji

Boy #4,251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"luminous second son"

Origin: Japanese ko (light) and ji (second son)

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,251
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kyon

Boy #4,173 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strong, powerful, prosperous"

Origin: Korean hanja

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,173
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Koji Rank #4,251
Kyon Rank #4,173

Kyon is more popular, ranked #4173 vs #4251 for Koji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Koji ___

  • Koji James
  • Koji Alexander
  • Koji Lee
  • Koji Ren
  • Koji Kai
  • Koji Rio

Kyon ___

  • Kyon James
  • Kyon Lee
  • Kyon Park
  • Kyon Andre
  • Kyon Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Koji

Hana Yuki Kenji Riku Saki

If you choose Kyon

Kai Jun Min Hana Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koji or Kyon more popular?

Kyon is more popular, ranked #4173 compared to Koji at #4251 in the United States.

What do Koji and Kyon mean?

Koji means "luminous second son" (Japanese ko (light) and ji (second son) origin). Kyon means "strong, powerful, prosperous" (Korean hanja origin).

Are Koji and Kyon boy or girl names?

Koji is primarily a boy name. Kyon is primarily a boy name.

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