Cody vs Karson

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

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Karson

Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #398
Total SSA Count: 813
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289

Karson Rank #398

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #398 for Karson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Karson more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Cody and Karson mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Cody and Karson boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.

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