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The baby name Cody is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkoʊdi/ (KOH-dee).

Cody is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊdi/ (KOH-dee)

What is the meaning of the name Cody ?

The baby name Cody is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkoʊdi/ (KOH-dee).

Cody is Irish in Origin.

Cody is an Anglicized Irish surname turned given name, pronounced KOH-dee. It chiefly derives from Ó Cuidighthigh, ‘descendant of Cuidighthigh,’ from Gaelic cuiditheach meaning ‘helpful’ or ‘assistant.’ A second Irish source is Mac Óda, ‘son of Óda,’ where Óda aligns with the Norman-Germanic Odo (from the element od/ot, ‘wealth, fortune’). Together these roots give Cody the senses of ‘helper’ and ‘descendant of the wealthy/fortunate one.’ Common variants include Kody, Codey, and Coady; feminine-leaning spellings such as Kodie and Kodi also appear.

As a given name, Cody gained traction in the late 19th century in North America, boosted by frontier showman William “Buffalo Bill” Cody and the place name Cody, Wyoming. It entered widespread use in the 1970s, peaking for boys in the 1990s, while retaining light unisex use. Today Cody feels brisk and friendly, a modern staple with Irish heritage.

Cody has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Cody

Cody Simpson Actor|musician · Born 1997 · Australia Cody Simpson is an Australian musician and actor who first gained fame as a singer with hits like 'iYiYi' and 'On My Mind'. He later transitioned into acting, appearing in shows like 'Cougar Town'. Born in 1997, Cody has also made headlines for his swimming career. Cody Christian Actor · Born 1995 · United States Cody Christian is an American actor best known for his role as Mike Montgomery on the television series Pretty Little Liars. He also gained attention for his performance as Theo Raeken in the popular show Teen Wolf. Born in 1995, Cody has continued to build his career in both television and film. Cody Linley Actor · Born 1989 · United States Cody Linley is an American actor best known for his role as Jake Ryan on the popular TV series Hannah Montana. He also appeared in films like Hoot and Cheaper by the Dozen. Born in 1989, Cody has been active in the entertainment industry since a young age.
Cody Fern Actor · Born 1988 · Australia Cody Fern is an Australian actor best known for his roles in the TV series American Horror Story and the miniseries American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. Born in 1988, he has gained recognition for his compelling performances in these popular shows. Cody Walker Actor · Born 1988 · United States Cody Walker is an American actor best known for his role in the film Furious 7, where he helped complete his late brother Paul Walker's scenes. Born in 1988, Cody has also appeared in other films like The Last Full Measure and Shadow Wolves. Cody Horn Actor · Born 1988 · United States Cody Horn is an American actor best known for her role in the film Magic Mike, where she starred alongside Channing Tatum. Born in 1988, she has also appeared in films like End of Watch and the TV series Rescue Me.

Celebrity babies named Cody

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Cody Williams Marsha Garces film producer ★★★★★ Robin Williams television actor ★★★★★
Cody Carpenter Adrienne Barbeau television actor ★★★★★ John Carpenter film director ★★★★★
Cody Molko Brian Molko singer ★★★★★
Cody Wolfchild Buffy Sainte-Marie singer ★★★★★

Cody – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Ireland Girls 2022 #1 — 935
Germany Boys 2017 #1 — 426
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
New Zealand Boys 2010 #52 88 99
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
Switzerland Boys 2024 #132 6 1,769
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
CR 0 #136 23 5,526
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
MT Girls 0 #148 6 3,773
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
MO Boys 0 #206 18 5,842
Canada Boys 2024 #218 91 2,588
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
TW Boys 0 #224 18 7,111
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Girls 0 #242 10 7,056
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
JM Girls 0 #250 10 7,507
JM Boys 0 #251 22 6,876
United States Boys 2024 #269 1,161 7,044
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
JP Boys 0 #272 26 7,909
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
Canada Girls 2024 #281 5 2,795
CN Boys 0 #283 37 9,639
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
CR Boys 0 #297 222 10,188
CZ Boys 0 #300 6 6,530
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
HK 0 #314 35 8,483
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
HK Boys 0 #329 219 12,905
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
MY 0 #347 8 12,352
France Boys 2021 #356 32 2,865
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
PH Boys 0 #370 14 11,440
PT Boys 0 #377 5 7,951
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
ZA 0 #427 21 14,421
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #458 9 10,523
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
RU Boys 0 #483 23 12,621
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
HK Girls 0 #511 105 16,104
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
PS Boys 0 #534 15 10,655
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
IR Boys 0 #559 7 10,162
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Boys 0 #569 7 12,054
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
SG Girls 0 #575 12 18,916
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
BO Boys 0 #580 13 9,244
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #601 5 10,045
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Boys 0 #631 67 17,960
CL Boys 0 #650 16 13,390
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #667 16 3,552
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #693 5 13,071
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #779 7 12,213
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
NL Boys 0 #827 125 5,873
PE Boys 0 #849 30 14,506
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
EG Boys 0 #873 14 15,035
United States Girls 2024 #890 27 8,487
ZA Boys 0 #900 282 25,619
CO Boys 0 #902 19 15,656
Germany Boys 0 #907 46 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #913 18 5,610
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
NG Boys 0 #927 25 16,906
MX Boys 0 #947 36 16,355
MY Girls 0 #975 20 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
MY Boys 0 #1,007 105 25,439
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,033 7 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,083 10 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,091 51 25,928
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
DZ 0 #1,167 10 20,130
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,359 113 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,578 37 28,008

Cody is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
France
United States

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People also ask about Cody

Cody is predominantly a boy's name.
Cody is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkoʊdi/ (KOH-dee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Codie, Kody, Kodi, Kodee, Kodey and Coady.
Across languages, Cody has these equivalents: Ó Cuidighthigh (Gaelic), Cuidightheach (Gaelic personal name), Coady (surname), Helper (English meaning equivalent).
Yes, very popular — Cody ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Cody ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Cody's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 7 notable people named Cody are in our database, including Cody Simpson (Actor|musician), Cody Christian (Actor), Cody Linley (Actor).
Yes — at least 4 celebrity couples have chosen Cody for their child, including Marsha Garces and Robin Williams.