Urijah vs Jody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Urijah Rank #2,627
Jody Rank #2,692

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 vs #2692 for Jody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urijah or Jody more popular?

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Urijah and Jody mean?

Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Urijah and Jody boy or girl names?

Urijah is primarily a boy name. Jody is primarily a boy name.

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