Cody vs Killian

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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Frank Asa Graham Baker

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #370
Total SSA Count: 884
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Zayne Gavin Callen Bruce

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289

Killian Rank #370

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #370 for Killian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Killian more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Cody and Killian mean?

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

Are Cody and Killian boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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