Alex vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Alex Rank #205

Cody Rank #289

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Alex or Cody more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Alex and Cody mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alex and Cody boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.