Cody

Updated: February 28, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

The baby name Cody sounds like a nickname, but it has been a standalone name for decades. It began as a modern surname in Ireland and England and became a popular first name in the twentieth century. Now, the name Cody is a top 300 option for boys.

Meaning of the name Cody:

English: helpful, pillow

Origin of the name Cody:

Cody began as a surname in Ireland and England. It came from the Irish surname O Cuidighthigh. This original surname came from the meaning “descendent of Cuidightheach.”

Symbolism of the name Cody:

The name Cuidightheach that the surname o Cuidighthigh comes from also means “helpful” and “pillow.” Though it is a historical origin, Cody does still retain the meaning of this ancient Gaelic name.

Style of the name Cody:

Modern

Gender of the name Cody:

Cody can be used for boys or girls.

Pronunciation of the name Cody:

KO-dee

Number of syllables in the name Cody:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Cody:

Cody feels young and exciting. It is a strong name that has rugged energy too.

Alternative spellings for the name Cody:

Kody
Codie
Kodie
Codey
Kodey
Coadey
Koadey
Kodi
Codi

Nicknames for the name Cody:

Co
Coco
Codester
Code
Odie
Ody

Popularity of the name Cody:

The baby name Cody was put on the top 1,000 list in 1951 at number 951. In 1982, it became a top 100 name, even reaching top 25 status from 1991 to 1994, until 2005. Up until 2012, it remained a top 200 name, but in 2020, the name ranks at number 297 overall.