Cody vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Liam mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cody and Liam boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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