Devon vs Makoa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makoa

Boy #1,118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the koa (warrior tree)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,118
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mako

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Makoa Rank #1,118

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1118 for Makoa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devon ___

  • Devon James
  • Devon Michael
  • Devon Lee
  • Devon Scott
  • Devon Cole
  • Devon Blake

Makoa ___

  • Makoa James
  • Makoa Kai
  • Makoa David
  • Makoa River
  • Makoa Keanu
  • Makoa Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Makoa

Kai Lani Koa Malia Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Makoa more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Makoa at #1118 in the United States.

What do Devon and Makoa mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Makoa means "the koa (warrior tree)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Devon and Makoa boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Makoa is primarily a boy name.

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