Ode Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Ode

"A surname."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1927 👥 27 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A surname.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
27
Life Path
Number 6

📖 What Does Ode Mean?

An ode is a type of lyric poetry, with its origins in Ancient Greece. Odes are elaborately structured poems praising or glorifying an event or individual, describing nature intellectually as well as emotionally. A classic ode is structured in three major parts: the strophe, the antistrophe, and the epode. Different forms such as the homostrophic ode and the irregular ode also enter.

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An ode is a type of lyric poetry, with its origins in Ancient Greece. Odes are elaborately structured poems praising or glorifying an event or individual, describing nature intellectually as well as emotionally. A classic ode is structured in three major parts: the strophe, the antistrophe, and the epode. Different forms such as the homostrophic ode and the irregular ode also enter.

Root Element
Ode
Core Meaning
"A surname."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Ode

O 6
D 4
E 5
SUM 6
6
Life Path
Nurturing & Responsibility
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.

📊 Ode in Numbers

27 US bearers
1927 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Ode" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~27 people named Ode in the US. Peaked in 1927 with 7 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Ode?

The Life Path number for Ode is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 4.

Is Ode a boy or girl name?

Ode is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Ode in the US?

Approximately 27 people in the United States are named Ode. The name peaked in 1927 with 7 recorded uses.

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