Jody vs Kari

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

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Kari

Girl #1,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,842
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jody Rank #2,692
Kari Rank #1,842

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 vs #2692 for Jody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jody ___

  • Jody James
  • Jody Michael
  • Jody Allen
  • Jody Thomas
  • Jody Lee
  • Jody Wayne

Kari ___

  • Kari Ann
  • Kari Lynn
  • Kari Marie
  • Kari Grace
  • Kari Elizabeth
  • Kari Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jody

Cody Tammy Randy Donna Sandy

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jody or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Jody and Kari mean?

Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin). Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin).

Are Jody and Kari boy or girl names?

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

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