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Odyssey

Pronunciation: [ AHD-uhs-ee ]

Boy Name #11,030 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Odyssey is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AHD-uhs-ee.

Parents who love the name Odyssey often also consider Odessa, Oda, Odelia .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#11,030
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ody Odyie Odysie Odysy

Also a Girl Name

Odyssey is also used as a girl name, ranked #5405.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Odyssey

Is Odyssey a boy or girl name?
Odyssey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11030. As a girl name, it is ranked #5405. Odyssey is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Odyssey?
Odyssey is pronounced AHD-uhs-ee.
How popular is the name Odyssey?
Odyssey is currently ranked #11030 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Odyssey?
Common nicknames for Odyssey include Ody, Odyie, Odysie, and Odysy.
Is Odyssey a common or rare name?
Odyssey is an uncommon name, ranked #11030 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Odyssey

Odyssey is a boy name .

Is Odyssey a boy or girl name? Odyssey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,030 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,405. Odyssey is more commonly used as a girl name.

Odyssey is currently ranked #11,030 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Odyssey include Ody, Odyie, Odysie, and Odysy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Odyssey include Odysseus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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