Cody vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Cody Rank #289

Frederick Rank #424

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Cody or Frederick more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Cody and Frederick mean?

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

Are Cody and Frederick boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.