Jody vs Hershel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jody

Boy #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Jody Rank #2,692

Hershel Rank #2,764

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Jody or Hershel more popular?

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Jody and Hershel mean?

Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Jody and Hershel boy or girl names?

Jody is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.