Cody vs Tanner

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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Tanner

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#443
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cody Rank #289
Tanner Rank #443

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #443 for Tanner.

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

Tanner ___

  • Tanner James
  • Tanner Lee
  • Tanner Cole
  • Tanner Reid
  • Tanner Grant
  • Tanner Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Tanner

Cooper Fletcher Hunter Sawyer Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Tanner more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Cody and Tanner mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Cody and Tanner boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.

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