Cody vs Nathaniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Australian

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Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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Cody Rank #289

Nathaniel Rank #144

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Cody or Nathaniel more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Nathaniel mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cody and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.