Hank vs Koda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Hank Rank #425
Koda Rank #465

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #465 for Koda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hank ___

  • Hank James
  • Hank William
  • Hank Thomas
  • Hank Lee
  • Hank Ray
  • Hank Joseph

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 Hank

Mae Ruth Pearl Walt Clyde

If you choose Koda

Dakota Sage River Luna Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hank or Koda more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Koda at #465 in the United States.

What do Hank and Koda mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Koda means "friend, companion" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Hank and Koda boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Koda is primarily a boy name.

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