The nameMody

Mody is a West African boy's name.

Meaning

It is often seen as a familiar form of Mamadou, a form of Muhammad.

Origin

West African.

History

In France it has been given in small numbers since the late 1970s.

Popularity of the name Mody

Mody in France

1793rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (20 births)
590babies named Mody in France since 1900
01020 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Mody was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 135 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Mody. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Mody in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

Variants and related names

Mody in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mody mean?

It is often seen as a familiar form of Mamadou, a form of Muhammad.

What is the origin of the name Mody?

West African.

Is Mody a girl's or a boy's name?

Mody is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Mody?

Variants and related names of Mody include Mamadou.