Cody vs Max

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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Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 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

Max ___

  • Max Alexander
  • Max William
  • Max Theodore
  • Max Benjamin
  • Max Elliott
  • Max Harrison

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Max

Leo Mia Luna Oscar Elsa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Max mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Cody and Max boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.

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