Kofi vs Rashaad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kofi

Boy #3,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Friday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,640
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

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Rashaad

Boy #3,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good judgment, righteous guidance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,470
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash, Shaad

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Popularity Comparison

Kofi Rank #3,640
Rashaad Rank #3,470

Rashaad is more popular, ranked #3470 vs #3640 for Kofi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kofi ___

  • Kofi James
  • Kofi Emmanuel
  • Kofi Alexander
  • Kofi Michael
  • Kofi David
  • Kofi Asante

Rashaad ___

  • Rashaad James
  • Rashaad Marcus
  • Rashaad Andre
  • Rashaad Michael
  • Rashaad Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kofi

Kwame Ama Esi Akua Kojo

If you choose Rashaad

Malik Jamal Aisha Zara Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kofi or Rashaad more popular?

Rashaad is more popular, ranked #3470 compared to Kofi at #3640 in the United States.

What do Kofi and Rashaad mean?

Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin). Rashaad means "good judgment, righteous guidance" (Arabic origin).

Are Kofi and Rashaad boy or girl names?

Kofi is primarily a boy name. Rashaad is primarily a boy name.

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