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Kade vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kade

Boy #346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round, barrel-maker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
986
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Kade Rank #346
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #346 for Kade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kade or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Kade at #346 in the United States.

What do Kade and Cody mean?

Kade means "round, barrel-maker" (Old English origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kade and Cody boy or girl names?

Kade is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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