Amelia vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Codes

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cody Rank #289

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #289 for Cody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Cody ___

  • Cody James
  • Cody Lee
  • Cody Ray
  • Cody Allen
  • Cody Wayne
  • Cody Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cody more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cody mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Cody boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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