Frank vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frank

Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Frank Rank #469

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #469 for Frank.

Is Frank or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Frank at #469 in the United States.

What do Frank and Cody mean?

Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Frank and Cody boy or girl names?

Frank is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.