Hank vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Australian

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Hank Rank #425

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Cody mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hank and Cody boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.