Cruz vs Koda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cruz

Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#302
Total SSA Count
1,110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cruzy, Cru

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Koda

Boy #465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Cultural Roots

Native American American Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#465
Total SSA Count
665
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cruz Rank #302
Koda Rank #465

Cruz is more popular, ranked #302 vs #465 for Koda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cruz ___

  • Cruz Cruz Miguel
  • Cruz Cruz Antonio
  • Cruz Cruz Rafael
  • Cruz Cruz Sebastian
  • Cruz Cruz Emmanuel

Koda ___

  • Koda James
  • Koda Lee
  • Koda River
  • Koda Blue
  • Koda Wolf
  • Koda Bear

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cruz

Diego Mateo Santiago Isabella Valentina

If you choose Koda

Dakota Sage River Luna Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cruz or Koda more popular?

Cruz is more popular, ranked #302 compared to Koda at #465 in the United States.

What do Cruz and Koda mean?

Koda means "friend, companion" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Cruz and Koda boy or girl names?

Cruz is primarily a boy name. Koda is primarily a boy name.

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