Bernice vs Jodie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernice

Girl #3,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bringer of victory"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,814
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bernie, Berni, Bea

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jodie

Girl #3,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, celebrated"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,943
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bernice Rank #3,814
Jodie Rank #3,943

Bernice is more popular, ranked #3814 vs #3943 for Jodie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernice ___

  • Bernice Mae
  • Bernice Claire
  • Bernice Rose
  • Bernice Elizabeth
  • Bernice Jane
  • Bernice Louise

Jodie ___

  • Jodie Ann
  • Jodie Marie
  • Jodie Lynn
  • Jodie Rose
  • Jodie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernice

Mabel Sylvia Dorothy Clarence Walter

If you choose Jodie

Kelsey Tracy Tara Scott Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernice or Jodie more popular?

Bernice is more popular, ranked #3814 compared to Jodie at #3943 in the United States.

What do Bernice and Jodie mean?

Bernice means "bringer of victory" (Greek origin). Jodie means "praised, celebrated" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Bernice and Jodie boy or girl names?

Bernice is primarily a girl name. Jodie is primarily a girl name.

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