Candice vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Candice

Girl #4,821 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glowing white, pure, sincere"

Origin: Latin (candidus)

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,821
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Candy, Candi, Candi

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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

Candice Rank #4,821
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #4821 for Candice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Candice ___

  • Candice Marie
  • Candice Nicole
  • Candice Lynn
  • Candice Ann
  • Candice Joy
  • Candice Grace

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 Candice

Denise Monica Stephanie Brandon Derek

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candice or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Candice at #4821 in the United States.

What do Candice and Cody mean?

Candice means "glowing white, pure, sincere" (Latin (candidus) origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Candice and Cody boy or girl names?

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

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