Graham vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#129
Total SSA Count
2,789
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Graham Rank #129
Koa Rank #292

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 vs #292 for Koa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graham ___

  • Graham James
  • Graham William
  • Graham Henry
  • Graham Thomas
  • Graham Reid
  • Graham Cole

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 Graham

Elliot Nora Fiona Duncan Callum

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graham or Koa more popular?

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Graham and Koa mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Graham and Koa boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.

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