Cody vs Oakley

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

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Oakley

Girl #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#157
Total SSA Count
1,894
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Oak, Lee, Oaks

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Oakley Rank #157

Oakley is more popular, ranked #157 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

Oakley ___

  • Oakley Rose
  • Oakley Grace
  • Oakley Ann
  • Oakley Marie
  • Oakley Jane
  • Oakley Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Oakley

River Sawyer Hudson Willow Aspen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Oakley more popular?

Oakley is more popular, ranked #157 compared to Cody at #289 in the United States.

What do Cody and Oakley mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Oakley means "oak tree clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Cody and Oakley boy or girl names?

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

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