Koa vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Koa Rank #292

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #292 for Koa.

Is Koa or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Koa and River mean?

Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Koa and River boy or girl names?

Koa is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.