Cody Macedo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cody Macedo — Celtic
95K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cody Macedo is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Cody is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Cody is a name in the English language, ultimately of Irish origin. Spellings include Codi, Codie, Coedee, Kodi, Kodie, and Kody. Other variants are Coady and Codey. According to A Dictionary of First Names, Cody is "a transferred use of the Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic O'Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach' (originally a byname for a helpful person), or of Mac Óda 'son of Óda' (a personal name of uncertain origin)". In the United States, the name Cody is often associated with the west, specifically California. The surname Macedo: Amaro Macedo (1914–2014), Brazilian botanist António de Macedo (1931–2017), Portuguese film director António Macedo (painter) (born 1955), Portuguese painter Aulus Larcius Macedo (suffect consul 124), Roman senator Carlos Macedo (born 1965), Portuguese actor Diane Macedo (born 1982), American journalist Donaldo Macedo (born 1950), American scholar Edir Macedo (born 1945), Brazilian religious leader Felipe Macedo (born 1994), Brazilian football player Francisco Macedo (theologian) (1596–1681), Portuguese theologian Francisco Macedo (racing driver) (born 2000), Portuguese racing driver Guilherme. Cody is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 95K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cody reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cody

Celtic

Cody is a name in the English language, ultimately of Irish origin. Spellings include Codi, Codie, Coedee, Kodi, Kodie, and Kody. Other variants are Coady and Codey. According to A Dictionary of First Names, Cody is "a transferred use of the Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic O'Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach' (originally a byname for a helpful person), or of Mac Óda 'son of Óda' (a personal name of uncertain origin)". In the United States, the name Cody is often associated with the west, specifically California.

Surname: Macedo

Spanish

Amaro Macedo (1914–2014), Brazilian botanist António de Macedo (1931–2017), Portuguese film director António Macedo (painter) (born 1955), Portuguese painter Aulus Larcius Macedo (suffect consul 124), Roman senator Carlos Macedo (born 1965), Portuguese actor Diane Macedo (born 1982), American journalist Donaldo Macedo (born 1950), American scholar Edir Macedo (born 1945), Brazilian religious leader Felipe Macedo (born 1994), Brazilian football player Francisco Macedo (theologian) (1596–1681), Portuguese theologian Francisco Macedo (racing driver) (born 2000), Portuguese racing driver Guilherme.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cody is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cody by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cody Macedo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cody Macedo:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cody?
The first name Cody originates from Celtic. Cody is a name in the English language, ultimately of Irish origin. Spellings include Codi, Codie, Coedee, Kodi, Kodie, and Kody. Other variants are Coady and Codey. According to A Dictionary of First Names, Cody is "a transferred use of the Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic O'Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of Cuidightheach' (originally a byname for a helpful person), or of Mac Óda 'son of Óda' (a personal name of uncertain origin)". In the United States, the name Cody is often associated with the west, specifically California.
When was Cody most popular?
The name Cody reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Macedo?
The surname Macedo originates from Spanish. Amaro Macedo (1914–2014), Brazilian botanist António de Macedo (1931–2017), Portuguese film director António Macedo (painter) (born 1955), Portuguese painter Aulus Larcius Macedo (suffect consul 124), Roman senator Carlos Macedo (born 1965), Portuguese actor Diane Macedo (born 1982), American journalist Donaldo Macedo (born 1950), American scholar Edir Macedo (born 1945), Brazilian religious leader Felipe Macedo (born 1994), Brazilian football player Francisco Macedo (theologian) (1596–1681), Portuguese theologian Francisco Macedo (racing driver) (born 2000), Portuguese racing driver Guilherme.
What are the origins of the name Cody Macedo?
The name Cody Macedo combines two different traditions: the first name Cody has Celtic roots, while the surname Macedo originates from Spanish.
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