Cody vs Tanner

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

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River Gael Jace Callan

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Tanner

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #443
Total SSA Count: 711
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Gunner Clay Eliam Johnny

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289

Tanner Rank #443

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #443 for Tanner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Tanner more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Cody and Tanner mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Cody and Tanner boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.

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