Brian vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Australian

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Brian Rank #301

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Cody mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Brian and Cody boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.