Cody vs Dean

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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Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #142
Total SSA Count: 2,545
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Dean mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Cody and Dean boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.

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