Gary vs Kody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,133
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gar

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Gary Rank #1,133
Kody Rank #1,100

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 vs #1133 for Gary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gary ___

  • Gary James
  • Gary Lee
  • Gary Alan
  • Gary Wayne
  • Gary Dean
  • Gary Ray

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 Gary

Larry Terry Linda Donna Sandra

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gary or Kody more popular?

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kody mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Kody boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kody is primarily a boy name.

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