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The baby name Ko is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced {'Japanese': '/koː/ (Kō)', 'Dutch': '/koː/', 'English': '/koʊ/ or /ko/', 'Korean': '/ko/ (고)'}.

Ko is Dutch, Japanese, Korean in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Dutch, Japanese, Korean
Pronunciation: {'Japanese': '/koː/ (Kō)', 'Dutch': '/koː/', 'English': '/koʊ/ or /ko/', 'Korean': '/ko/ (고)'}

What is the meaning of the name Ko ?

The baby name Ko is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced {'Japanese': '/koː/ (Kō)', 'Dutch': '/koː/', 'English': '/koʊ/ or /ko/', 'Korean': '/ko/ (고)'}.

Ko is Dutch, Japanese, Korean in Origin.

Ko is a compact, cross-cultural given name with several independent roots. In Japanese it is typically rendered as Kō (long o), and the meaning depends on the kanji chosen; common options convey "light", "peace", "filial piety", "happiness", or "success". Kō has been used as a standalone unisex name and as the first element in compounds such as Kōji and Kōta, with notable popularity in the 20th century. Romanizations vary: Ko, Kou, or Koh.

In Dutch usage, Ko functions as a short form of Jacob/Jacobus or Koenraad, carrying the associated meanings "supplanter" or "bold counsel," and appears in records from the late 19th century onward. In Myanmar, Ko is a male honorific akin to "Mr." and also appears in personal names (e.g., Ko Ko). As a romanized surname, Ko occurs in Korean (Go/Ko, 고) and Chinese contexts through older systems or dialect spellings.

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Famous people with the name Ko

Kō Shibasaki Actor · Born 1981 · Japan Kō Shibasaki is a Japanese actor and singer, best known for her role in the film Battle Royale. She has also starred in other popular movies like Go and Dororo. As a singer, she released hit songs such as 'Tsuki no Shizuku'. Ko So-young Actor · Born 1972 · South Korea Ko So-young is a South Korean actress best known for her role in the film 'Beat'. She gained popularity in the 1990s and has appeared in other notable films like 'A Day' and 'Double Agent'. Ko Chen-tung Actor · Born 1991 · Taiwan Ko Chen-tung is a Taiwanese actor best known for his breakout role in the film 'You Are the Apple of My Eye'. He also starred in 'Tiny Times', a popular film series in Asia. Born in 1991, Ko has become a notable figure in the Taiwanese film industry.

Ko – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KR Girls 0 #14 2 572
KR Boys 0 #23 5 897
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JP 0 #68 10 4,057
AF 0 #72 5 1,883
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
MV Boys 0 #77 3 3,375
SG Boys 0 #81 1,765 17,960
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
RS 0 #84 1 923
MY Boys 0 #91 3,901 25,439
AF Girls 0 #93 2 2,402
TW 0 #95 9 4,523
GE Boys 0 #102 9 2,055
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Girls 0 #107 2 1,564
BN Girls 0 #108 7 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
BN Boys 0 #118 16 6,332
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
IQ 0 #129 5 3,533
ID Boys 0 #131 5 4,130
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
MO Boys 0 #155 69 5,842
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
JP Boys 0 #180 122 7,909
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
TW Boys 0 #186 56 7,111
HK Boys 0 #187 684 12,905
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
BD 0 #203 25 5,992
SI Boys 0 #208 4 3,402
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
BG Boys 0 #217 4 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HK 0 #224 133 8,483
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
EG Girls 0 #225 2,333 14,742
JP Girls 0 #226 20 6,592
MO Girls 0 #227 25 7,056
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
SG 0 #232 38 11,010
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
GH 0 #240 9 5,396
TW Girls 0 #246 31 8,139
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
HR Boys 0 #254 6 3,997
AF Boys 0 #269 6 3,535
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
CN Boys 0 #272 48 9,639
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
HK Girls 0 #289 418 16,104
MY 0 #289 42 12,352
CZ Boys 0 #290 15 6,530
EG Boys 0 #291 1,256 15,035
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
AL Boys 0 #300 4 5,122
QA Girls 0 #304 13 15,378
PL Boys 0 #305 31 6,459
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
EG 0 #315 87 6,387
GH Boys 0 #321 25 8,138
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
SD Girls 0 #335 11 7,678
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
CN Girls 0 #337 13 8,829
PL Girls 0 #345 10 5,096
YE 0 #347 35 8,639
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MU Girls 0 #355 8 8,539
JO Boys 0 #362 16 7,057
MU Boys 0 #364 6 8,477
BD Girls 0 #367 20 8,413
OM Girls 0 #367 30 15,987
NL 0 #369 23 2,481
PH Boys 0 #371 13 11,440
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
SD Boys 0 #401 45 10,523
IQ Girls 0 #404 101 11,303
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
SG Girls 0 #418 171 18,916
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
Austria Boys 0 #427 16 2,180
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
LY 0 #460 76 12,703
RU Boys 0 #469 37 12,621
IQ Boys 0 #470 202 13,071
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
KW Girls 0 #484 32 19,177
RU Girls 0 #484 15 11,913
NL Boys 0 #489 573 5,873
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
IR Girls 0 #516 15 8,334
BD Boys 0 #523 54 10,045
PS Boys 0 #525 24 10,655
IR Boys 0 #526 27 10,162
AE Girls 0 #529 25 20,968
BH 0 #533 21 17,937
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
MY Girls 0 #567 476 24,821
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
IL Boys 0 #593 15 10,983
DZ 0 #597 743 20,130
IN Girls 0 #618 14 13,121
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
QA Boys 0 #626 82 18,093
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
LB 0 #639 20 13,263
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
CL Boys 0 #645 21 13,390
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #673 10 3,552
IT 0 #704 11 4,183
SY 0 #704 25 11,684
KW Boys 0 #715 55 18,755
OM Boys 0 #724 158 17,948
TN 0 #731 99 13,765
NG Girls 0 #774 13 15,093
SA Girls 0 #778 158 25,931
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #805 34 4,949
MA 0 #823 313 20,986
CL Girls 0 #826 26 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #853 100 5,697
United States Boys 2021 #905 6 7,214
Spain Boys 0 #909 22 5,610
NG Boys 0 #909 43 16,906
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
NL Girls 0 #929 27 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #970 14 5,561
IN Boys 0 #971 31 16,750
CO Boys 0 #973 9 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
AE Boys 0 #1,002 91 22,615
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #1,104 75 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,117 25 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
TR 0 #1,174 38 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,237 383 28,008
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,393 79 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,412 35 9,415

Ko is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Ko

Ko is predominantly a boy's name.
Ko is a one syllable name, pronounced {'Japanese': '/koː/ (Kō)', 'Dutch': '/koː/', 'English': '/koʊ/ or /ko/', 'Korean': '/ko/ (고)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kō (macron), Kou, Ko. and Koos (related Dutch diminutive).
Somewhat — Ko ranked #673 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries, placing it just outside the most common names.
Ko ranks highest in Finland (#673 in 2026).
Ko's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #851 in 2011 to #905 in 2021 in United States.
Yes — 3 notable people named Ko are in our database, including Kō Shibasaki (Actor), Ko So-young (Actor), Ko Chen-tung (Actor).