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Jensen vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#328
Total SSA Count
1,054
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

Jensen Rank #328
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #328 for Jensen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jensen or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Cody mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jensen and Cody boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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