Brian vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#301
Total SSA Count
1,111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bri, B, Bry

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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

Brian Rank #301
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #301 for Brian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brian ___

  • Brian Brian James
  • Brian Brian Michael
  • Brian Brian Patrick
  • Brian Brian Thomas
  • Brian Brian Joseph

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 Brian

Kevin Patrick Sean Colleen Megan

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brian or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Cody mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Brian and Cody boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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