Charley vs Kodi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Girl #729 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#729
Total SSA Count
385
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Char, Charlie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kodi

Girl #1,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,193
Total SSA Count
198
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charley Rank #729
Kodi Rank #1,193

Charley is more popular, ranked #729 vs #1193 for Kodi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charley ___

  • Charley Rose
  • Charley Mae
  • Charley Jane
  • Charley Ann
  • Charley Grace
  • Charley Belle

Kodi ___

  • Kodi Lynn
  • Kodi Marie
  • Kodi Ann
  • Kodi Rose
  • Kodi Grace
  • Kodi Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charley

Georgie Billie Frankie Freddie Scout

If you choose Kodi

Riley Bailey Casey Brooke Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charley or Kodi more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #729 compared to Kodi at #1193 in the United States.

What do Charley and Kodi mean?

Charley means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Kodi means "helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charley and Kodi boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a girl name. Kodi is primarily a girl name.

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