Erik vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Erik Rank #477

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Cody mean?

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

Are Erik and Cody boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.