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Cody vs Jace

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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Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
3,113
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Jace mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Cody and Jace boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.

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