Codi vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Codi

Girl #3,831 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful one"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,831
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Co

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Codi Rank #3,831
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3831 for Codi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Codi ___

  • Codi Mae
  • Codi Lynn
  • Codi Grace
  • Codi Renee
  • Codi Paige

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Codi

Remi Quinn Presley Harlow Ryder

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Codi or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Codi at #3831 in the United States.

What do Codi and James mean?

Codi means "helpful one" (Irish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Codi and James boy or girl names?

Codi is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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