Cody Baby Name: Meaning, Origin, Middle Name Pairings & More

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.

Related names for the name Cody:

• Cole 
• Chase 
• Colt 
• Colby 
• Casey 
• Cobey

Great middle names for Cody and their meanings:

• Jefferson (son of Jeffrey)
• Ansel (follower of a nobleman)
• Samuel (God has heard)
• Theodore (God's gift)
• Evangeline (good news)
• Victoria (victory)
• Genevieve (woman of the race)
• Anastasia (resurrection)

Famous people with the name Cody:

• Cody Linley (actor, “Hoot”)
• Cody Simpson (singer, “Home to Mama”)
• Cody Ross (MLB player)
• Cody Carson (singer of band Set It Off)
• Cody Asche (MLB player)
• Cody Saintgnue (actor, “Teen Wolf”)
• Cody Hay (professional pair skater)

Codys in popular culture:

• Cody(main character from “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”)
• Cody Nicholson (character from “True Romance”)
• Cody Parker (character from “American Gothic”)
• Cody Banks (character from “Agent Cody Banks”)
• Cody (character from “The Clone Wars”)
• Cody Hackins (character in “Ace Attorney” video game)