Jody Mesa

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jody Mesa — Irish
59K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jody Mesa is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Jody is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Jody is a unisex given name. For men, it is sometimes a short form (hypocorism) for Joseph and other names. Notable people with the given name include: Jody Azzouni (born 1954), American philosopher, short fiction writer and poet Jody Byrne (footballer) (born 1963), Irish retired footballer Jody Campbell (born 1960), American former water polo player Jody Carr (born 1975), Canadian politician Jody Cortez (born 1960), American drummer Jody Craddock (born 1975), English footballer Jody Cundy (born 1978), English cyclist and former swimmer Jody Davis (baseball) (born 1952), American Major League . The surname Mesa: Antonio Mesa (fl. 1902–1905), Cuban baseball player, member of the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame Arnaldo Mesa (1967–2012), Cuban boxer Carlos Mesa (born 1953), Bolivian historian and former politician Cristóbal de Mesa (1559–1633), Spanish Mannerist poet and writer Eddie Mesa (born 1940), Filipino actor and singer José Mesa (born 1966), American baseball pitcher Juan de Mesa (1583–1627), Spanish Baroque sculptor Juan Carlos Mesa (1930–2016), Argentine humorist, screenwriter and director Liana Mesa (born 1977), Cuban volleyball player Maikel Mesa (born 1991), Spanish footballer Manuel Mesa (born . Jody is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 59K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jody reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jody

Irish

Jody is a unisex given name. For men, it is sometimes a short form (hypocorism) for Joseph and other names. Notable people with the given name include: Jody Azzouni (born 1954), American philosopher, short fiction writer and poet Jody Byrne (footballer) (born 1963), Irish retired footballer Jody Campbell (born 1960), American former water polo player Jody Carr (born 1975), Canadian politician Jody Cortez (born 1960), American drummer Jody Craddock (born 1975), English footballer Jody Cundy (born 1978), English cyclist and former swimmer Jody Davis (baseball) (born 1952), American Major League .

Surname: Mesa

Spanish

Antonio Mesa (fl. 1902–1905), Cuban baseball player, member of the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame Arnaldo Mesa (1967–2012), Cuban boxer Carlos Mesa (born 1953), Bolivian historian and former politician Cristóbal de Mesa (1559–1633), Spanish Mannerist poet and writer Eddie Mesa (born 1940), Filipino actor and singer José Mesa (born 1966), American baseball pitcher Juan de Mesa (1583–1627), Spanish Baroque sculptor Juan Carlos Mesa (1930–2016), Argentine humorist, screenwriter and director Liana Mesa (born 1977), Cuban volleyball player Maikel Mesa (born 1991), Spanish footballer Manuel Mesa (born .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jody is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jody by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jody Mesa:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jody?
The first name Jody originates from Irish. Jody is a unisex given name. For men, it is sometimes a short form (hypocorism) for Joseph and other names. Notable people with the given name include: Jody Azzouni (born 1954), American philosopher, short fiction writer and poet Jody Byrne (footballer) (born 1963), Irish retired footballer Jody Campbell (born 1960), American former water polo player Jody Carr (born 1975), Canadian politician Jody Cortez (born 1960), American drummer Jody Craddock (born 1975), English footballer Jody Cundy (born 1978), English cyclist and former swimmer Jody Davis (baseball) (born 1952), American Major League .
When was Jody most popular?
The name Jody reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mesa?
The surname Mesa originates from Spanish. Antonio Mesa (fl. 1902–1905), Cuban baseball player, member of the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame Arnaldo Mesa (1967–2012), Cuban boxer Carlos Mesa (born 1953), Bolivian historian and former politician Cristóbal de Mesa (1559–1633), Spanish Mannerist poet and writer Eddie Mesa (born 1940), Filipino actor and singer José Mesa (born 1966), American baseball pitcher Juan de Mesa (1583–1627), Spanish Baroque sculptor Juan Carlos Mesa (1930–2016), Argentine humorist, screenwriter and director Liana Mesa (born 1977), Cuban volleyball player Maikel Mesa (born 1991), Spanish footballer Manuel Mesa (born .
What are the origins of the name Jody Mesa?
The name Jody Mesa combines two different traditions: the first name Jody has Irish roots, while the surname Mesa originates from Spanish.
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