Cody - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Cody \c(o)-dy\ is pronounced KOH-dee. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "descendant of Cuidightheach". Cuidightheach was originally a byname for a helpful person. Might also mean "son of Oda". Buffalo Bill Cody, frontier scout, showman and entrepreneur, took his "Wild West Show" around the US and Europe in the early 20th century.

Cody has 4 variant forms: Codell, Codey, Codie and Kody.

For more information, see also the related name Coty.

Baby names that sound like Cody are Cade, Cuddy, Kodi and Kodey.

Cody is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cody. Click here to compare Cody with related baby names.