Jody vs Hanson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jody

Boy #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,692
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,840
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jody Rank #2,692
Hanson Rank #2,840

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jody or Hanson more popular?

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Jody and Hanson mean?

Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Jody and Hanson boy or girl names?

Jody is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.

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