Kody vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kody

Boy #1,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Otto"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Kody Rank #1,100

Gary Rank #1,133

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

Is Kody or Gary more popular?

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

What do Kody and Gary mean?

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

Are Kody and Gary boy or girl names?

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