Cate vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cate

Girl #5,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,136
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cate

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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

Cate Rank #5,136
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #5136 for Cate.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cate ___

  • Cate Elizabeth
  • Cate Louise
  • Cate Anne
  • Cate Marie
  • Cate Rose
  • Cate Elise

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 Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Cate at #5136 in the United States.

What do Cate and Cody mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cate and Cody boy or girl names?

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

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