Ody
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ody first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 12 babies have been named Ody in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ody is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,664 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,664
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ody is also used as a girl name, ranked #63873.
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About the Name Ody
Ody is a boy name .
Is Ody a boy or girl name? Ody is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,664 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,873. Ody is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ody is currently ranked #37,664 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ody include Odysseus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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