Avi vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
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

Avi Rank #846
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #846 for Avi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avi ___

  • Avi James
  • Avi Cohen
  • Avi David
  • Avi Michael
  • Avi Noah
  • Avi Samuel

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 Avi

Eli Levi Maya Noa Yael

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Cody mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Avi and Cody boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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