Koji vs Meeko

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

Meeko

Boy #4,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chief, leader"

Origin: Muscogee (Creek)

Cultural Roots

Native American Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,372
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Koji Rank #4,251
Meeko Rank #4,372

Koji is more popular, ranked #4251 vs #4372 for Meeko.

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

Meeko ___

  • Meeko James
  • Meeko Lee
  • Meeko River
  • Meeko Bear
  • Meeko Stone
  • Meeko Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Koji

Hana Yuki Kenji Riku Saki

If you choose Meeko

Koda Niko Zara Suki Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koji or Meeko more popular?

Koji is more popular, ranked #4251 compared to Meeko at #4372 in the United States.

What do Koji and Meeko mean?

Koji means "luminous second son" (Japanese ko (light) and ji (second son) origin). Meeko means "chief, leader" (Muscogee (Creek) origin).

Are Koji and Meeko boy or girl names?

Koji is primarily a boy name. Meeko is primarily a boy name.

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