Grady vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#371
Total SSA Count
882
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gray, Grade

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Koa

Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#292
Total SSA Count
1,145
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

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Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Koa Rank #292

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #371 for Grady.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grady ___

  • Grady James
  • Grady Lee
  • Grady Scott
  • Grady Allen
  • Grady Thomas
  • Grady Patrick

Koa ___

  • Koa James
  • Koa Bear
  • Koa River
  • Koa Lee
  • Koa Stone
  • Koa Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Koa more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Grady and Koa mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Grady and Koa boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.

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