Kody vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kody

Boy #1,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Otto"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,100
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Denzel

Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

Cultural Roots

African-American American Cornish/English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,036
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kody Rank #1,100
Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1100 for Kody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kody or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Kody at #1100 in the United States.

What do Kody and Denzel mean?

Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Kody and Denzel boy or girl names?

Kody is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.

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