Bo vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Australian

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Cody mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bo and Cody boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.