Gryffin vs Koi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gryffin

Boy #2,520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong lord, chief"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,520
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Griff

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Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,684
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gryffin Rank #2,520
Koi Rank #2,684

Gryffin is more popular, ranked #2520 vs #2684 for Koi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gryffin ___

  • Gryffin James
  • Gryffin Cole
  • Gryffin Reid
  • Gryffin Stone
  • Gryffin Lee
  • Gryffin Blake

Koi ___

  • Koi River
  • Koi Blue
  • Koi James
  • Koi Lee
  • Koi Finn
  • Koi Reef

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gryffin

Rowan Lachlan Wren Seren Cai

If you choose Koi

Kai Reef Cove Marina River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gryffin or Koi more popular?

Gryffin is more popular, ranked #2520 compared to Koi at #2684 in the United States.

What do Gryffin and Koi mean?

Gryffin means "strong lord, chief" (Welsh origin). Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin).

Are Gryffin and Koi boy or girl names?

Gryffin is primarily a boy name. Koi is primarily a boy name.

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