Forrest vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Forrest Rank #408

Koa Rank #292

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Koa more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Koa mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Forrest and Koa boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.