US Popularity Rank: 1965

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Helpful, helper; Descendant of the helpful one

Kody is a gender-neutral baby name of Irish origin. Meaning “helpful” or “helper,” this baby name carries a lot of friendly and pleasant connotations. While this meaning may not need much explanation, you might have not known that Kody or Cody is also an Anglicized version of the Irish last name Ó’Cuidighthigh. In English translation, this ancient name means “descendent of the helpful one.” Baby can fall close to the family tree and be reminded to be charitable all throughout life in one fell swoop with the name Kody.