Cody vs Kobe

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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Kobe

Boy #410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #410
Total SSA Count: 787
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289

Kobe Rank #410

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #410 for Kobe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Kobe more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Kobe at #410 in the United States.

What do Cody and Kobe mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kobe means "tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)" (Japanese origin).

Are Cody and Kobe boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Kobe is primarily a boy name.

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