King vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Australian

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King Rank #343

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Cody mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are King and Cody boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.