Cody vs Tammy

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Tammy Rank #4,823

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #4823 for Tammy.

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

Tammy ___

  • Tammy Lynn
  • Tammy Jo
  • Tammy Marie
  • Tammy Ann
  • Tammy Sue
  • Tammy Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Tammy

Debbie Donna Karen Bobby Jimmy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Tammy more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Tammy at #4823 in the United States.

What do Cody and Tammy mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tammy means "date palm tree" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Cody and Tammy boy or girl names?

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

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