Cody vs Graham

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
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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Graham Rank #129

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 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

Graham ___

  • Graham James
  • Graham William
  • Graham Henry
  • Graham Thomas
  • Graham Reid
  • Graham Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Graham

Elliot Nora Fiona Duncan Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Graham more popular?

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Graham mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Cody and Graham boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Graham is primarily a boy name.

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