Ko
Pronunciation: [ k-OH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ko first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 75 babies have been named Ko in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ko is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,945 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,945
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Ko is also used as a girl name, ranked #56420.
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English origin
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Irish/Welsh origin
"prince, chieftain"
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Latin flos/floris origin
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Greek influenced origin
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Old English origin
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About the Name Ko
Ko is a boy name .
Is Ko a boy or girl name? Ko is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,945 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,420. Ko is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ko is currently ranked #20,945 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ko include Koa, Kohen, Kobe, Koda, Kolton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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