Odessa vs Tori

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,586
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dessie, Desi, Odie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Odessa Rank #1,586
Tori Rank #1,406

Tori is more popular, ranked #1406 vs #1586 for Odessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Odessa ___

  • Odessa Rose
  • Odessa Grace
  • Odessa Mae
  • Odessa Claire
  • Odessa June
  • Odessa Elise

Tori ___

  • Tori Lynn
  • Tori Anne
  • Tori Marie
  • Tori Belle
  • Tori Rose
  • Tori Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odessa or Tori more popular?

Tori is more popular, ranked #1406 compared to Odessa at #1586 in the United States.

What do Odessa and Tori mean?

Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin). Tori means "bird" (Japanese origin).

Are Odessa and Tori boy or girl names?

Odessa is primarily a girl name. Tori is primarily a girl name.

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