Gavin vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish 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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Gavin Rank #254

Koa Rank #292

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #292 for Koa.

Is Gavin or Koa more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Koa mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Gavin and Koa boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.