Barrett vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #186
Total SSA Count: 1,984
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #289
Total SSA Count: 1,161
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186

Cody Rank #289

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Cody more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Cody mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barrett and Cody boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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