Cody vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Cody Rank #289

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Cody or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Derek mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cody and Derek boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.