Carl vs Kody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,035
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Carl Rank #1,035
Kody Rank #1,100

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1100 for Kody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carl ___

  • Carl James
  • Carl Edward
  • Carl Thomas
  • Carl Frederick
  • Carl William
  • Carl Anthony

Kody ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Carl

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If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carl or Kody more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Kody at #1100 in the United States.

What do Carl and Kody mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carl and Kody boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Kody is primarily a boy name.

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