Kevin vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
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

Kevin Rank #196
Cody Rank #289

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kevin or Cody more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Cody mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kevin and Cody boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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