Koji vs Liam

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

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Popularity Comparison

Koji Rank #4,251
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

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 Koji

Hana Yuki Kenji Riku Saki

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koji or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Koji at #4251 in the United States.

What do Koji and Liam mean?

Koji means "luminous second son" (Japanese ko (light) and ji (second son) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Koji and Liam boy or girl names?

Koji is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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