James vs Jody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

James Rank #5
Jody Rank #2,692

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2692 for Jody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jody

Cody Tammy Randy Donna Sandy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jody more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do James and Jody mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jody boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jody is primarily a boy name.

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