Jody vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jody

Boy #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

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Jody Rank #2,692

Kari Rank #2,838

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Jody or Kari more popular?

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Jody and Kari mean?

Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Jody and Kari boy or girl names?

Jody is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.