Koa vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koa

Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Koa Rank #292

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #292 for Koa.

Is Koa or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Koa and Dawson mean?

Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Koa and Dawson boy or girl names?

Koa is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.