Cody vs Orion

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

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Orion Rank #326

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #326 for Orion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Orion more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Cody and Orion mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Cody and Orion boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.

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