Kody vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Kody Rank #1,100
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1100 for Kody.

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kody or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kody at #1100 in the United States.

What do Kody and Liam mean?

Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kody and Liam boy or girl names?

Kody is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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