Jody vs Reef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jody

Boy #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Boy #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Australian American English

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Jody Rank #2,692

Reef Rank #2,557

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 vs #2692 for Jody.

Is Jody or Reef more popular?

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Jody and Reef mean?

Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin). Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin).

Are Jody and Reef boy or girl names?

Jody is primarily a boy name. Reef is primarily a boy name.