Jay vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Jay Rank #397

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Cody mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Cody boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.