Cody vs Kaiden

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
Kaiden Rank #207

Kaiden is more popular, ranked #207 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

Kaiden ___

  • Kaiden James
  • Kaiden Lee
  • Kaiden Michael
  • Kaiden Ryan
  • Kaiden Cole
  • Kaiden Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Kaiden

Brayden Jayden Riley Logan Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Kaiden more popular?

Kaiden is more popular, ranked #207 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Kaiden mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kaiden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Cody and Kaiden boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Kaiden is primarily a boy name.

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