Cody vs Kyle

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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Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #440
Total SSA Count: 716
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289

Kyle Rank #440

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #440 for Kyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Kyle more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Cody and Kyle mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Cody and Kyle boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.

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