Anderson vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Anderson Rank #357

Koa Rank #292

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Anderson or Koa more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Koa mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Anderson and Koa boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.