Brayden vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Brayden Rank #190

Koa Rank #292

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #292 for Koa.

Is Brayden or Koa more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Koa mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Brayden and Koa boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.