Kody vs Markus

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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Markus

Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,231
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mark, Marc

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kody Rank #1,100
Markus Rank #1,231

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 vs #1231 for Markus.

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

Markus ___

  • Markus James
  • Markus Thomas
  • Markus William
  • Markus Alexander
  • Markus Finn
  • Markus Erik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

If you choose Markus

Lukas Jonas Anna Emma Niklas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kody or Markus more popular?

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Kody and Markus mean?

Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Kody and Markus boy or girl names?

Kody is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.

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