Jess vs Odell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odell

Boy #4,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place of the blue dye plant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,694
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, O

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jess Rank #4,646
Odell Rank #4,694

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #4694 for Odell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jess ___

  • Jess Alexander
  • Jess Michael
  • Jess William
  • Jess Thomas
  • Jess James
  • Jess Lee

Odell ___

  • Odell James
  • Odell Lee
  • Odell Ray
  • Odell Wayne
  • Odell Eugene
  • Odell Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jess

Sam Dale Cole Bree Drew

If you choose Odell

Emmett Hattie Virgil Delilah Carlton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jess or Odell more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Odell at #4694 in the United States.

What do Jess and Odell mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Odell means "place of the blue dye plant" (Old English origin).

Are Jess and Odell boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Odell is primarily a boy name.

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