Anis vs Dody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anis

Boy #6,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"companion, close friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,601
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Anis Rank #6,601
Dody Rank #14,916

Anis is more popular, ranked #6601 vs #14916 for Dody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anis ___

  • Anis Karim
  • Anis Rami
  • Anis Said
  • Anis Omar
  • Anis Tarek
  • Anis Nasser

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 Anis

Layla Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Sami

If you choose Dody

Dolly Betty Patty Bobby Freddie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anis or Dody more popular?

Anis is more popular, ranked #6601 compared to Dody at #14916 in the United States.

What do Anis and Dody mean?

Anis means "companion, close friend" (Arabic origin). Dody means "gift of God" (Greek via Hebrew origin).

Are Anis and Dody boy or girl names?

Anis is primarily a boy name. Dody is primarily a girl name.

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