Koda vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koda

Boy #465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Native American American Japanese

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Koda Rank #465

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #465 for Koda.

Is Koda or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Koda at #465 in the United States.

What do Koda and Shepherd mean?

Koda means "friend, companion" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Koda and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Koda is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.