Kody vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kody

Boy #1,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Otto"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Australian Irish

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Kody Rank #1,100

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1100 for Kody.

Is Kody or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Kody at #1100 in the United States.

What do Kody and Zen mean?

Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Kody and Zen boy or girl names?

Kody is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.