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Koe

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH /ˈkoʊ/Medium

Meaning: modern American name, likely a respelling of Coe or ColeLow

In 30 seconds: Koe is a modern American name, most likely a respelling of Coe or Cole.

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Origin MediumEnglish

Meaningmodern American name, likely a respelling of Coe or Cole

U.S. rank (2025)#1627 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births104 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 565

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

This is a contemporary, short coinage with no long pedigree; it most likely arose as a respelling of Coe or Cole. Its appeal is its compact, single-syllable simplicity.

Stripped down to three letters, Koe has the clean, minimal look that many modern parents favor.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Koe is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Koe — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Koe Wetzel (1992-)
American country and rock musician from Texas

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Cole— a likely source of the respelling Koe

Kai— shares the short, modern single-syllable feel

Abe— shares Koe's English roots

Rye— another English name

Tye— echoes that soft -e sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Koe mean?

Koe is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Koe?

It's commonly said KOH /ˈkoʊ/.

Is Koe a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Koe is used as a boy name.

How popular is Koe?

In 2024, Koe ranked #1491 in the U.S. for boys, with 120 births recorded.