Gary vs Kody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Otto"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Kody Rank #1,100

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Kody more popular?

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kody mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Kody boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kody is primarily a boy name.