Ken vs Kodah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kenny

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Kodah

Boy #3,477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, ally"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Cultural Roots

Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,477
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Kodah Rank #3,477

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3477 for Kodah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ken ___

  • Ken James
  • Ken Thomas
  • Ken Lee
  • Ken Wayne
  • Ken Scott
  • Ken Allen

Kodah ___

  • Kodah James
  • Kodah Bear
  • Kodah River
  • Kodah Wolf
  • Kodah Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ken

Gary Don Linda Susan Barbie

If you choose Kodah

Dakota Cheyenne Wyatt Sage River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Kodah more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Kodah at #3477 in the United States.

What do Ken and Kodah mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kodah means "friend, ally" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Ken and Kodah boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Kodah is primarily a boy name.

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