Edie vs Odessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edie

Girl #1,773 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English vintage

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,773
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ed

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,586
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dessie, Desi, Odie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edie Rank #1,773
Odessa Rank #1,586

Odessa is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #1773 for Edie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edie ___

  • Edie Mae
  • Edie Grace
  • Edie Rose
  • Edie Claire
  • Edie Jane
  • Edie Lou

Odessa ___

  • Odessa Rose
  • Odessa Grace
  • Odessa Mae
  • Odessa Claire
  • Odessa June
  • Odessa Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edie

Mabel Pearl Violet Henry Theodore

If you choose Odessa

Penelope Calliope Cassius Leander Persephone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edie or Odessa more popular?

Odessa is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Edie at #1773 in the United States.

What do Edie and Odessa mean?

Edie means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin).

Are Edie and Odessa boy or girl names?

Edie is primarily a girl name. Odessa is primarily a girl name.

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