Kenneth vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Kenneth Rank #284
Cody Rank #289

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Cody more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Cody mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenneth and Cody boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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