Emma vs Kody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emma Rank #2
Kody Rank #1,100

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1100 for Kody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Kody ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kody more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kody at #1100 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kody mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Kody boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kody is primarily a boy name.

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