Kody

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-dee /ˈkoʊ.di/High

Meaning: Helper; Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Y-spelling variant of Cody meaning 'helper' from Irish Gaelic. The Y-spelling gives it a visual distinction from the standard Cody while keeping identical pronunciation.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningHelper; Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant)

U.S. rank (2024)#1099 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births195 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 23,556

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kody is a Y-spelling of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant). See also Kodi and Cody entries.

Kody ranked #1099 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Cody, Wyoming — named for Buffalo Bill — sits at the eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park, making the name Cody/Kody intrinsically associated with America's most iconic national park and the great frontier tradition of the American West.

Overall data confidence 80%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CodyKodi

Nicknames

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If you like Kody…

Cody— the standard C-spelling of the same name

Kodi— the -i variant of the same name

Brody— two-syllable -ody ending name with the same Irish-American feel

Rody— Ro + -ody name in the same sound family

Jody— two-syllable -ody ending name from the same mid-century American tradition

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kody mean?

Kody means 'helper,' a Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant).

How do you pronounce Kody?

It's said KOH-dee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kody a boy or girl name?

Kody is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Kody?

Kody ranked #1099 for U.S. boys in 2024.