Koa vs Forrest

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 #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Koa Rank #292

Forrest Rank #408

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Koa or Forrest more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Koa and Forrest mean?

Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Koa and Forrest boy or girl names?

Koa is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.