Kodah vs Pennington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kodah Rank #3,477
Pennington Rank #16,762

Kodah is more popular, ranked #3477 vs #16762 for Pennington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kodah ___

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

Pennington ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kodah

Dakota Cheyenne Wyatt Sage River

If you choose Pennington

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kodah or Pennington more popular?

Kodah is more popular, ranked #3477 compared to Pennington at #16762 in the United States.

What do Kodah and Pennington mean?

Kodah means "friend, ally" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Kodah and Pennington boy or girl names?

Kodah is primarily a boy name. Pennington is primarily a boy name.

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