Ansel vs Kody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansel

Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,290
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Anse

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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
Nicknames
Kod

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ansel Rank #1,290
Kody Rank #1,100

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 vs #1290 for Ansel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ansel ___

  • Ansel William
  • Ansel James
  • Ansel Gray
  • Ansel Reid
  • Ansel Cole
  • Ansel Hugh

Kody ___

  • Kody James
  • Kody Lee
  • Kody Ray
  • Kody Allen
  • Kody Michael
  • Kody Wayne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansel or Kody more popular?

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 compared to Ansel at #1290 in the United States.

What do Ansel and Kody mean?

Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ansel and Kody boy or girl names?

Ansel is primarily a boy name. Kody is primarily a boy name.

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