Cody vs Brandon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Cody Rank #289

Brandon Rank #230

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Cody or Brandon more popular?

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Brandon mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Cody and Brandon boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.