Kody
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kody
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The boy's name Kody represents a contemporary English variation of the name Cody, which can be traced back to the Irish surnames Ó Cuidighthigh or Mac Óda. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'descendant of Cuidightheach', 'the helper' or 'son of Odo', 'son of Otto' or 'son of the rich'.
What does the name Kody mean?
Kody, the boy's name, is a modern English form of Cody, which has its origins in the Irish surnames Ó Cuidighthigh or Mac Óda. Translated, the name means 'descendant of Cuidightheach', 'helper' or 'son of Odo', 'son of Otto', as well as 'son of the rich'. The roots of the name lie in the Old Irish term cuiditheoir, which means 'helper', 'supporter' or 'advocate', as well as the Old High German word ot for 'possession', 'inheritance', 'heir', 'wealth', 'prosperity' or 'property'. Other variants include Codie, Coty, and Kodey.
Where does the name Kody come from?
The name Kody has its roots in Old High German and Old Irish languages and means 'descendant of Cuidightheach'. The word composition consists of Old Irish and Old High German elements: cuiditheoir means 'helper', 'supporter', 'advocate' (Old Irish), mac stands for 'the son' (Scottish), and ot means 'possession', 'inheritance', 'heir', 'wealth', 'prosperity' or 'property' (Old High German). The language is English.
How do you pronounce Kody?
The pronunciation of Kody is two syllables and clearly structured. The name is typically pronounced as 'Ko-dy' [ˈkoːdi], starting with a long O sound that gives it a calm and rounded tone. The hard K sets a dynamic beginning. The second syllable ends softly with a bright I sound, contributing to its friendly effect. Overall, Kody presents itself as modern, straightforward, and present – compact in form and harmonious in sound.
Popularity
In Germany, Kody is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common names for boys. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 1,979th place. In the last ten years, Kody has been given as a first name approximately 10 times, which places it 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,683rd. Worldwide, Kody also appears in the name charts of various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Koddi
Famous people
- Kody Bliss (American football player from America)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kody
What is the origin of the name Kody?
The name Kody has its roots in the Old Irish and Old High German languages. It can be traced back to the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh and the meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach'.
What does the name Kody mean?
Kody means 'helper' or 'supporter' and also has connotations such as 'son of Odo' or 'son of the rich', derived from its Old Irish and Old High German roots.
How popular is the name Kody?
Kody is a modern boy's name whose popularity has increased in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries. The variants Codie and Coty are also common.