Jodie vs Kiersten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jodie

Girl #3,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, celebrated"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,943
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

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Kiersten

Girl #3,900 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Christ, Christian"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Danish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,900
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kirs, Kiki, Stenie

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Popularity Comparison

Jodie Rank #3,943
Kiersten Rank #3,900

Kiersten is more popular, ranked #3900 vs #3943 for Jodie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jodie ___

  • Jodie Ann
  • Jodie Marie
  • Jodie Lynn
  • Jodie Rose
  • Jodie Claire

Kiersten ___

  • Kiersten Marie
  • Kiersten Rose
  • Kiersten Ann
  • Kiersten Elise
  • Kiersten Ingrid
  • Kiersten Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jodie

Kelsey Tracy Tara Scott Kevin

If you choose Kiersten

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Freya Gunnar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jodie or Kiersten more popular?

Kiersten is more popular, ranked #3900 compared to Jodie at #3943 in the United States.

What do Jodie and Kiersten mean?

Jodie means "praised, celebrated" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Kiersten means "follower of Christ, Christian" (Greek/Latin origin).

Are Jodie and Kiersten boy or girl names?

Jodie is primarily a girl name. Kiersten is primarily a girl name.

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