Zander vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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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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Zander Rank #379

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Cody mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zander and Cody boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.