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Erick vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Erick Rank #333
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Cody mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Erick and Cody boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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