River vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #112
Total SSA Count: 3,138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Holden Dawson Cade Jeremiah

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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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Camden Kade Asa Zander

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112

Cody Rank #289

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #289 for Cody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Cody more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do River and Cody mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are River and Cody boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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