Briggs vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#327
Total SSA Count
1,057
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brigg

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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

Briggs Rank #327
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #327 for Briggs.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Briggs ___

  • Briggs James
  • Briggs Allen
  • Briggs Thomas
  • Briggs Lee
  • Briggs Alexander

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 Briggs

Brooks Hayes Reid Collins Greer

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briggs or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Cody mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Briggs and Cody boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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