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Raiden vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raiden

Boy #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder and lightning"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#449
Total SSA Count
702
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Raiden Rank #449
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #449 for Raiden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raiden or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Raiden at #449 in the United States.

What do Raiden and Cody mean?

Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Raiden and Cody boy or girl names?

Raiden is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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