Cody vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Cody Rank #289

Damien Rank #345

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Cody or Damien more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Cody and Damien mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Cody and Damien boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.