Knox vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Knox Rank #209

Koa Rank #292

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #292 for Koa.

Is Knox or Koa more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Knox and Koa mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Knox and Koa boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.