Cody vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cody Rank #289

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Cody or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Eric mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cody and Eric boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.