Kody vs Talon

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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Talon

Boy #1,046 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"claw of a bird of prey"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,046
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tal

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Popularity Comparison

Kody Rank #1,100
Talon Rank #1,046

Talon is more popular, ranked #1046 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

Talon ___

  • Talon James
  • Talon Reed
  • Talon Cole
  • Talon Ridge
  • Talon Dean
  • Talon Fox

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If you choose Talon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kody or Talon more popular?

Talon is more popular, ranked #1046 compared to Kody at #1100 in the United States.

What do Kody and Talon mean?

Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin). Talon means "claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin).

Are Kody and Talon boy or girl names?

Kody is primarily a boy name. Talon is primarily a boy name.

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