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Ellis vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Koa Rank #292

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #292 for Koa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Koa more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Koa mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ellis and Koa boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.

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