Richard vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #232
Total SSA Count: 1,539
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Richard Rank #232

Cody Rank #289

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Cody more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cody mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Cody boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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