Keenan vs Kody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Keenan Rank #1,218
Kody Rank #1,100

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 vs #1218 for Keenan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keenan ___

  • Keenan Patrick
  • Keenan James
  • Keenan Michael
  • Keenan Declan
  • Keenan Finn
  • Keenan Rory

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 Keenan

Niamh Declan Siobhan Liam Aoife

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keenan or Kody more popular?

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 compared to Keenan at #1218 in the United States.

What do Keenan and Kody mean?

Keenan means "little ancient one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Keenan and Kody boy or girl names?

Keenan is primarily a boy name. Kody is primarily a boy name.

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