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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Helpful
- Origin
- Irish (surname, with two competing derivations: Ó Cuidighthigh 'helpful', or Mac Óda 'son of Odo')
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KOH-dee
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
KOH-deeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Cody mean?
Helpful. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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