Legend vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #157
Total SSA Count: 2,275
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Caleb Ryder Zyaire Lennox

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Legend Rank #157

Cody Rank #289

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Legend or Cody more popular?

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Legend and Cody mean?

Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Legend and Cody boy or girl names?

Legend is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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