Blake 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

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Popularity Comparison

Blake Rank #210
Cody Rank #289

Blake is more popular, ranked #210 vs #289 for Cody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blake ___

  • Blake Rose
  • Blake Marie
  • Blake Elizabeth
  • Blake Ann
  • Blake Olivia
  • Blake Victoria

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 Blake

Quinn Avery Chase Grey River

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blake or Cody more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Blake and Cody mean?

Blake means "pale, fair" (Old English (blāc) origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Blake and Cody boy or girl names?

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

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