Cody vs Kayci

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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Kayci

Girl #5,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, vigilant, watchful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,128
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Kayci Rank #5,128

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #5128 for Kayci.

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

Kayci ___

  • Kayci Marie
  • Kayci Lynn
  • Kayci Elizabeth
  • Kayci Ann
  • Kayci Grace
  • Kayci Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Kayci

Brynn Reece Quinn Rylee Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Kayci more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Kayci at #5128 in the United States.

What do Cody and Kayci mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kayci means "alert, vigilant, watchful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cody and Kayci boy or girl names?

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

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