Emma vs Jody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emma Rank #2
Jody Rank #2,692

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2692 for Jody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jody

Cody Tammy Randy Donna Sandy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jody more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jody mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Jody boy or girl names?

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

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