The nameCody
Cody is an English boy's name, from an Irish surname.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
From an Irish surname of debated meaning.
Origin
Irish, through English.
History
In France it was given in the 1990s and again in the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Cody
Cody in France
1051stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (35 births)
705babies named Cody in France since 1900
Cody was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 205 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Cody. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Cody in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 32 births a year on average, against 16 in the five years before.
Cody in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cody mean?
From an Irish surname of debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Cody?
Irish, through English.
Is Cody a girl's or a boy's name?
Cody is a boy's name.