Atticus vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Atti, Cus

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Atticus Rank #277
Cody Rank #289

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #289 for Cody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Atticus ___

  • Atticus James
  • Atticus Cole
  • Atticus Reed
  • Atticus Grant
  • Atticus Henry
  • Atticus Finch

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 Atticus

Scout Harper Boo Josephine Milo

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atticus or Cody more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Atticus and Cody mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Atticus and Cody boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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