Codi

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-dee /ˈkoʊ.di/High

Meaning: An -i spelling of Cody — from the Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (a helpful one)'; also 'a cushion/a pillar'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A helpful one: Codi spells Cody — 'a helpful one'. Crisp, friendly, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic

MeaningAn -i spelling of Cody — from the Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (a helpful one)'; also 'a cushion/a pillar'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7288 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,020

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

Codi is an -i spelling of Cody — from the Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach', meaning 'a helpful one' (also linked to cuid, 'a cushion, a pillar'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, friendly Western-American name (Buffalo Bill Cody), used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Code).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-helpful-one at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Cody comes from the Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (a helpful one)' (also linked to 'a cushion/pillar') — Codi is an -i spelling, crisp and friendly, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Cody — routes layered

Variations

CodyKodyCodie

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Cody— the standard spelling

Kody— a fellow K- spelling

Codie— a companion spelling

Brody— a sound-neighbor -ody boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Codi mean?

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

How do you pronounce Codi?

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

Is Codi a boy or girl name?

Codi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Codi?

Codi is a rare name in the U.S.