Cody vs Nico

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Nico mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Cody and Nico boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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