Cody vs Dena

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

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Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Dena Rank #4,802

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #4802 for Dena.

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

Dena ___

  • Dena Marie
  • Dena Rose
  • Dena Lynn
  • Dena Grace
  • Dena Claire
  • Dena Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Dena more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Cody and Dena mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin).

Are Cody and Dena boy or girl names?

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

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