Ellis vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Ellis Rank #273
Cody Rank #289

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Cody more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Cody mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellis and Cody boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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