Charlotte 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Cody Rank #289

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #289 for Cody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Cody more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Cody mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Cody boy or girl names?

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

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