Cody-James
Irish and Hebrew · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Cody-James
The name 'Cody-James' is a modern compound of 'Cody', an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic *Ó Cuidighthigh* meaning "descendant of the helpful one," and 'James', an English form of the Hebrew *Ya'aqov* (Jacob) meaning "supplanter." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, with no specific religious affiliation, though James has strong Christian biblical associations due to the apostles James the Greater and James the Less.
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Etymology
The name 'Cody-James' is a modern compound of 'Cody', an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic *Ó Cuidighthigh* meaning "descendant of the helpful one," and 'James', an English form of the Hebrew *Ya'aqov* (Jacob) meaning "supplanter." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, with no specific religious affiliation, though James has strong Christian biblical associations due to the apostles James the Greater and James the Less.
Cody-James currently ranks #2,922 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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