Kody vs Wallace

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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Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#981
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wally

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Popularity Comparison

Kody Rank #1,100
Wallace Rank #981

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 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

Wallace ___

  • Wallace James
  • Wallace Edward
  • Wallace Henry
  • Wallace Thomas
  • Wallace Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

If you choose Wallace

Gwendolyn Clifford Edwin Harriet Douglas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kody or Wallace more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Kody at #1100 in the United States.

What do Kody and Wallace mean?

Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Kody and Wallace boy or girl names?

Kody is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.

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