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Murray vs Jody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Murray Rank #2,744
Jody Rank #2,692

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 vs #2744 for Murray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray or Jody more popular?

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Jody mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murray and Jody boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Jody is primarily a boy name.

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