Reed vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Reed Rank #422

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Cody mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reed and Cody boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.