Cody vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #350
Total SSA Count: 963
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289

Cayden Rank #350

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #350 for Cayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Cayden more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cody and Cayden mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Cody and Cayden boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.

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