Kody vs Lyle

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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Lyle

Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
218
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kody Rank #1,100
Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 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

Lyle ___

  • Lyle James
  • Lyle Robert
  • Lyle Alexander
  • Lyle Thomas
  • Lyle Edward
  • Lyle Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

If you choose Lyle

Gus Archie Vera Dorothy Clem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kody or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Kody at #1100 in the United States.

What do Kody and Lyle mean?

Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Kody and Lyle boy or girl names?

Kody is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.

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