Codey

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-dee /ˈkoʊ.di/High

Meaning: A spelling of Cody — from the Irish O Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (the helpful one)'; also read 'a cushion'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A helpful one; descendant of Cuidightheach: Codey spells Cody. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Cody — from the Irish O Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (the helpful one)'; also read 'a cushion'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9125 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,214

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Codey is a spelling of Cody — from the Irish O Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (the helpful one)'; also read 'a cushion' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KOH-dee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Cody. Rare in this form, a-helpful-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Cody comes from the Irish O Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (the helpful one)' — Codey is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOH-dee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Cody — routes layered

Variations

CodyKodeyCodie

Nicknames

Code

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Codey mean?

Codey spells Cody — Irish 'descendant of Cuidightheach (the helpful one)'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Codey?

It's said KOH-dee /ko.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Codey a boy or girl name?

Codey is a boy's name.

How popular is Codey?

Codey is a very rare spelling in the U.S.