Colton vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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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Popularity Comparison

Colton Rank #98
Cody Rank #289

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Cody more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Colton and Cody mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colton and Cody boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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