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EntertainmentAmerican1988 – present

Cody Walker

Actor and producer, brother of Paul Walker

Biography

Cody Walker (born 1988) is an American actor and producer who gained prominence following the death of his older brother, Paul Walker, one of the stars of the Fast & Furious franchise. Cody has appeared in various films and television productions, working to build his own career in the entertainment industry. He has been involved in charitable work through the Paul Walker Foundation, which was established in honor of his brother's philanthropic interests. Walker has appeared in films and has worked on projects that honor his brother's memory while establishing his own presence in Hollywood. He represents a more recent generation of entertainment figures with the first name Cody.

The Name Cody

Cody Walker represents contemporary entertainment and the name's association with the modern film and television industry.

Quick Facts
Category

Entertainment

Nationality

American

Born

1988

Thinking about the name

Cody

Irish origin

Derived from the Irish surname Ó Codaigh, meaning 'descendant of Coda' (where Coda likely means 'helpful' or 'cushion'). Cody gained widespread popularity in the 1980s–90s as a given name, partly inspired by Buffalo Bill Cody and the rugged American frontier spirit. The name feels modern yet grounded, with a friendly, approachable quality that appeals across generations.