Jodie vs Twyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Twyla

Girl #3,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"twilight, between day and night"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,892
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Twy, Twi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jodie Rank #3,943
Twyla Rank #3,892

Twyla is more popular, ranked #3892 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

Twyla ___

  • Twyla Rose
  • Twyla Ann
  • Twyla Jean
  • Twyla Mae
  • Twyla Renee
  • Twyla Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jodie

Kelsey Tracy Tara Scott Kevin

If you choose Twyla

Pearl Ruby Cora Vera Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jodie or Twyla more popular?

Twyla is more popular, ranked #3892 compared to Jodie at #3943 in the United States.

What do Jodie and Twyla mean?

Jodie means "praised, celebrated" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Twyla means "twilight, between day and night" (English origin).

Are Jodie and Twyla boy or girl names?

Jodie is primarily a girl name. Twyla is primarily a girl name.

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