Brayden vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Brayden Rank #190

Cody Rank #289

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Brayden or Cody more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Cody mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Brayden and Cody boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.