Arlo vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#146
Total SSA Count
2,481
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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
Nicknames
Codes

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Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Cody Rank #289

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #289 for Cody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlo ___

  • Arlo James
  • Arlo Thomas
  • Arlo Bear
  • Arlo Fox
  • Arlo River
  • Arlo Blue

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 Arlo

Milo Isla Clover Finn Margot

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Cody more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Cody mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Arlo and Cody boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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