Austin vs Koa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koa

Boy #292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, brave one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#292
Total SSA Count
1,145
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Austin Rank #107
Koa Rank #292

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #292 for Koa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Austin ___

  • Austin James
  • Austin Lee
  • Austin Blake
  • Austin Cole
  • Austin Reid
  • Austin Thomas

Koa ___

  • Koa James
  • Koa Bear
  • Koa River
  • Koa Lee
  • Koa Stone
  • Koa Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Austin

Tyler Weston Savannah Dallas Peyton

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or Koa more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Koa at #292 in the United States.

What do Austin and Koa mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Austin and Koa boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Koa is primarily a boy name.

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