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Evan vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
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

Evan Rank #143
Koa Rank #292

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #292 for Koa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Koa more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Evan and Koa mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Evan and Koa boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.

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