Cody vs Jax

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 #315 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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Cody Rank #289

Jax Rank #315

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #315 for Jax.

Is Cody or Jax more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Jax at #315 in the United States.

What do Cody and Jax mean?

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

Are Cody and Jax boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Jax is primarily a boy name.