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Cody vs Kane

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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Kane

Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh Hawaiian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#432
Total SSA Count
731
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Kane Rank #432

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #432 for Kane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Kane more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Kane at #432 in the United States.

What do Cody and Kane mean?

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

Are Cody and Kane boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Kane is primarily a boy name.

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