Cole vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Cole Rank #162

Cody Rank #289

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Cole or Cody more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cole and Cody mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cole and Cody boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.