Franklin vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #389
Total SSA Count: 840
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Archie Wilder Kian Grady

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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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Jay Jaden Declan Beckham

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Popularity Comparison

Franklin Rank #389

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #389 for Franklin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Cody mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Franklin and Cody boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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