Kody vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kody

Boy #1,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Otto"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Kody Rank #1,100

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Kody or Merrick more popular?

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Kody and Merrick mean?

Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Kody and Merrick boy or girl names?

Kody is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.