Max vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Max Rank #175

Cody Rank #289

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #289 for Cody.

Is Max or Cody more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Max and Cody mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Max and Cody boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.