Williams vs Jody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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Boy #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Williams Rank #2,530

Jody Rank #2,692

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #2692 for Jody.

Is Williams or Jody more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Williams and Jody mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Williams and Jody boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Jody is primarily a boy name.