Cody vs Ryder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

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Cody Rank #289

Ryder Rank #134

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Cody or Ryder more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Ryder mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin).

Are Cody and Ryder boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Ryder is primarily a boy name.