Sullivan vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #340
Total SSA Count: 1,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Remington Griffin Stephen Malik

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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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Hunter Raymond Calvin Cole

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Popularity Comparison

Sullivan Rank #340

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sullivan or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Cody mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sullivan and Cody boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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