Aletha vs Dody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Dot, Dee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aletha Rank #14,932
Dody Rank #14,916

Dody is more popular, ranked #14916 vs #14932 for Aletha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aletha ___

No pairings available yet.

Dody ___

  • Dody Mae
  • Dody June
  • Dody Lynn
  • Dody Rose
  • Dody Claire
  • Dody Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aletha

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Dody

Dolly Betty Patty Bobby Freddie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aletha or Dody more popular?

Dody is more popular, ranked #14916 compared to Aletha at #14932 in the United States.

What do Aletha and Dody mean?

Dody means "gift of God" (Greek via Hebrew origin).

Are Aletha and Dody boy or girl names?

Aletha is primarily a girl name. Dody is primarily a girl name.

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