Knox vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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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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Knox Rank #209

Cody Rank #289

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Knox or Cody more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Knox and Cody mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Knox and Cody boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.