Cody vs Clark

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

✓ All Clear

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Lawson Remy Elliot Stetson

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Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #438
Total SSA Count: 725
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289

Clark Rank #438

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Clark more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Cody and Clark mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Cody and Clark boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.

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