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Jared vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
828
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Jared Rank #394
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #394 for Jared.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jared or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Cody mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jared and Cody boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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