Cody vs Kieran

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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Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#441
Total SSA Count
713
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kier

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Kieran Rank #441

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #441 for Kieran.

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

Kieran ___

  • Kieran James
  • Kieran Patrick
  • Kieran Michael
  • Kieran Thomas
  • Kieran Francis
  • Kieran Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Kieran

Declan Ronan Siobhan Niamh Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Kieran more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Cody and Kieran mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Cody and Kieran boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.

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