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Julius vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Julius Rank #390
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Cody mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Julius and Cody boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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