Howard vs Kody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #1,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Otto"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Australian Irish

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Howard Rank #1,056

Kody Rank #1,100

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1100 for Kody.

Is Howard or Kody more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Kody at #1100 in the United States.

What do Howard and Kody mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Howard and Kody boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Kody is primarily a boy name.