Cody Reese

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cody Reese — Celtic
95K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cody Reese 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 Reese: Reese is an anglicised spelling of the Welsh name Rhys, which means 'ardent' or 'fiery'. It also means wreath or garland. Ace Reese (born 2005), American baseball player Alex Reese (born 1999), American basketball player Allan Reese (born 1967), Dutch footballer Andrea Star Reese (born 1952), American photographer Andy Reese (1904–1966), American baseball player Angel Reese (born 2002), American basketball player Archie Reese (born 1956), American football player Arvell Reese (born 2005), American football player Aubrey Reese (born 1978), American basketball player Barry Reese (born 1972), Ame. 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: Reese

Welsh

Reese is an anglicised spelling of the Welsh name Rhys, which means 'ardent' or 'fiery'. It also means wreath or garland. Ace Reese (born 2005), American baseball player Alex Reese (born 1999), American basketball player Allan Reese (born 1967), Dutch footballer Andrea Star Reese (born 1952), American photographer Andy Reese (1904–1966), American baseball player Angel Reese (born 2002), American basketball player Archie Reese (born 1956), American football player Arvell Reese (born 2005), American football player Aubrey Reese (born 1978), American basketball player Barry Reese (born 1972), Ame.

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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 Reese

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 Reese:

9
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Reese?
The surname Reese originates from Welsh. Reese is an anglicised spelling of the Welsh name Rhys, which means 'ardent' or 'fiery'. It also means wreath or garland. Ace Reese (born 2005), American baseball player Alex Reese (born 1999), American basketball player Allan Reese (born 1967), Dutch footballer Andrea Star Reese (born 1952), American photographer Andy Reese (1904–1966), American baseball player Angel Reese (born 2002), American basketball player Archie Reese (born 1956), American football player Arvell Reese (born 2005), American football player Aubrey Reese (born 1978), American basketball player Barry Reese (born 1972), Ame.
What are the origins of the name Cody Reese?
The name Cody Reese combines two different traditions: the first name Cody has Celtic roots, while the surname Reese originates from Welsh.
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