King vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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King Rank #343

Koa Rank #292

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Koa more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Koa mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are King and Koa boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.