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Molly vs Dody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dody

Girl #14,916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,916
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Molly Rank #208
Dody Rank #14,916

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 vs #14916 for Dody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molly or Dody more popular?

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Dody at #14916 in the United States.

What do Molly and Dody mean?

Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Dody means "gift of God" (Greek via Hebrew origin).

Are Molly and Dody boy or girl names?

Molly is primarily a girl name. Dody is primarily a girl name.

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