Cody

At a Glance: Name: Cody – Meaning: helpful – Origin: Irish (surname, with two competing derivations: Ó Cuidighthigh 'helpful', or Mac Óda 'son of Odo') – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KOH-dee

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Cody is a boy's name pronounced KOH-dee, with a modern feel and a classic, timeless style. It began as an Irish surname, and its origin has two competing explanations: Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'helpful,' or Mac Óda, meaning 'son of Odo.' If you like the 'helpful' reading, it fits, though it's only one of the two.

Meaning & Origin of Cody

Meaning: Helpful.

Origin: Irish (surname, with two competing derivations: Ó Cuidighthigh 'helpful', or Mac Óda 'son of Odo').

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Cody

Phonetic: KOH-dee   IPA: /ˈkoʊdi/

Popularity of Cody

Cody peaked at #24 in 1991, when 18,980 boys were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #289 with 1,161 babies, so it's still in regular use but far less common than it was in the early 1990s.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1884–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cody mean?

Helpful. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cody)

How do you pronounce Cody?

Cody is pronounced KOH-dee (IPA: /ˈkoʊdi/).

Is Cody a popular name right now?

Cody peaked at #24 in 1991 and is ranked #289 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)

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