Kody vs Kye

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

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Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,197
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kody Rank #1,100
Kye Rank #1,197

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 vs #1197 for Kye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kody ___

  • Kody James
  • Kody Lee
  • Kody Ray
  • Kody Allen
  • Kody Michael
  • Kody Wayne

Kye ___

  • Kye James
  • Kye William
  • Kye Lee
  • Kye Thomas
  • Kye Reid
  • Kye Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kody or Kye more popular?

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kody and Kye mean?

Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kody and Kye boy or girl names?

Kody is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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