Matt vs Jody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,802
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Matt Rank #2,802
Jody Rank #2,692

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 vs #2802 for Matt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Jody more popular?

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Jody mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matt and Jody boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Jody is primarily a boy name.

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