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Kaleb vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#278
Total SSA Count
1,221
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

Kaleb Rank #278
Cody Rank #289

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Cody more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Cody mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kaleb and Cody boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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