Cody vs Elliot

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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Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Elliot Rank #150

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 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

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Elliot more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Elliot mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Cody and Elliot boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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