Carrigan vs Jody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carrigan

Girl #6,514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,514
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carri, Cari, Carra

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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
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carrigan Rank #6,514
Jody Rank #2,692

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 vs #6514 for Carrigan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carrigan ___

  • Carrigan Rose
  • Carrigan Grace
  • Carrigan Mae
  • Carrigan Claire
  • Carrigan Faith
  • Carrigan Jane

Jody ___

  • Jody James
  • Jody Michael
  • Jody Allen
  • Jody Thomas
  • Jody Lee
  • Jody Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carrigan

Brennan Declan Nolan Fiona Riordan

If you choose Jody

Cody Tammy Randy Donna Sandy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrigan or Jody more popular?

Jody is more popular, ranked #2692 compared to Carrigan at #6514 in the United States.

What do Carrigan and Jody mean?

Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carrigan and Jody boy or girl names?

Carrigan is primarily a girl name. Jody is primarily a boy name.

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