Cody-James
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cody-James: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2010.
The name Cody-James is a modern, compound creation, blending Cody with the classic James. The first element, Cody, has Irish and Gaelic origins as a surname derived from Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning "descendant of Cuidightheach," which itself translates to "helpful one." James is the English form of the Hebrew Jacob, meaning "supplanter." While not a traditional Scottish name, this joined style reflects a contemporary trend for double-barrelled first names, popular in Scotland from the 1990s onwards. A notable Cody is the rugged American frontiersman William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, while James is shared by the Scottish king James VI, who united the crowns. The name correlates with creative, outdoorsy personalities, and its hyphenated form gives a strong, individualised feel.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20103 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #6383 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y