Jody vs Markel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jody

Boy #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Jody Rank #2,692

Markel Rank #2,676

Markel is more popular, ranked #2676 vs #2692 for Jody.

Is Jody or Markel more popular?

Markel is more popular, ranked #2676 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Jody and Markel mean?

Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin). Markel means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Jody and Markel boy or girl names?

Jody is primarily a boy name. Markel is primarily a boy name.