Koa vs Travis

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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Travis

Boy #362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crossing, toll bridge operator"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
914
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Koa Rank #292
Travis Rank #362

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 vs #362 for Travis.

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

Travis ___

  • Travis James
  • Travis Lee
  • Travis Michael
  • Travis Scott
  • Travis Wayne
  • Travis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Koa

Kai Leilani Malia Noa Hana

If you choose Travis

Cody Mason Brooke Hayley Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koa or Travis more popular?

Koa is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Travis at #362 in the United States.

What do Koa and Travis mean?

Koa means "warrior, brave one" (Hawaiian origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Koa and Travis boy or girl names?

Koa is primarily a boy name. Travis is primarily a boy name.

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