Kokou
Meaningborn on Wednesday · Ewe
Kokou is an African boy name meaning “born on Wednesday”, with Ewe roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kokou would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKokou peaked in 2004, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Kokou you'd meet today is about 21 years old.
- HistoryKokou first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kokou
Kokou is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Wednesday”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Kokou
What does the name Kokou mean?
Kokou means “born on Wednesday” and comes from Ewe. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kwaku (“born on wednesday”) and Kweku (“born on Wednesday”).
What is the origin of the name Kokou?
Kokou is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Ewe. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Kokou a boy or girl name?
Kokou is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kokou?
Kokou is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2004. It peaked at #11,356 in 2004, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Kokou?
If you like Kokou, you might also like Kwaku and Kweku.
What should I know before naming my baby Kokou?
Kokou is an African boy name meaning “born on Wednesday”, with Ewe roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.