Cody vs Colton

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

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Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Colt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #289 for Cody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cody ___

  • Cody James
  • Cody Lee
  • Cody Ray
  • Cody Allen
  • Cody Wayne
  • Cody Scott

Colton ___

  • Colton James
  • Colton Lee
  • Colton Wayne
  • Colton Blake
  • Colton Reid
  • Colton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Colton

Caden Brayden Preston Jayden Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Colton mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Cody and Colton boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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