Kenneth vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish 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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Kenneth Rank #284

Koa Rank #292

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #292 for Koa.

Is Kenneth or Koa more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Koa mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kenneth and Koa boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.