River vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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River Rank #112

Koa Rank #292

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

Is River or Koa more popular?

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

What do River and Koa mean?

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

Are River and Koa boy or girl names?

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