Koa vs Macey

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

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Macey

Girl #1,417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Massy (Norman town)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,417
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

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Popularity Comparison

Koa Rank #292
Macey Rank #1,417

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #1417 for Macey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Koa ___

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

Macey ___

  • Macey Grace
  • Macey Rose
  • Macey Elizabeth
  • Macey Nicole
  • Macey Ann
  • Macey Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

If you choose Macey

Lacey Kasey Hadley Bailey Paisley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koa or Macey more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Macey at #1417 in the United States.

What do Koa and Macey mean?

Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin). Macey means "from Massy (Norman town)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Koa and Macey boy or girl names?

Koa is primarily a boy name. Macey is primarily a girl name.

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