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Bryce vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryce

Boy #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#297
Total SSA Count
1,127
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Bryce Rank #297
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #297 for Bryce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryce or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Bryce at #297 in the United States.

What do Bryce and Cody mean?

Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bryce and Cody boy or girl names?

Bryce is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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