Cylus vs Kodiak

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kodiak

Boy #3,893 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Alutiiq

Cultural Roots

American Indigenous Alaskan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,893
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kodi, Kody, Kod

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cylus Rank #3,882
Kodiak Rank #3,893

Cylus is more popular, ranked #3882 vs #3893 for Kodiak.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cylus ___

  • Cylus James
  • Cylus Alexander
  • Cylus Reid
  • Cylus Thomas
  • Cylus Cole
  • Cylus Grant

Kodiak ___

  • Kodiak James
  • Kodiak Bear
  • Kodiak River
  • Kodiak Stone
  • Kodiak Lee
  • Kodiak Wolf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cylus

Silas Cyrus Atlas Juno Lyra

If you choose Kodiak

Dakota Alaska Denali Juniper Aspen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylus or Kodiak more popular?

Cylus is more popular, ranked #3882 compared to Kodiak at #3893 in the United States.

What do Cylus and Kodiak mean?

Cylus means "man of the forest" (Latin origin). Kodiak means "island" (Alutiiq origin).

Are Cylus and Kodiak boy or girl names?

Cylus is primarily a boy name. Kodiak is primarily a boy name.

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