James vs Kody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

James Rank #5
Kody Rank #1,100

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1100 for Kody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kody more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kody at #1100 in the United States.

What do James and Kody mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Kody boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kody is primarily a boy name.

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