A podcast name generator takes your topic, style preferences, and keywords, then produces show title suggestions. The best ones go further: they check availability across directories, suggest domain names, and let you compare options side by side. In 2026, several tools compete for this space, and they differ more than you'd expect in AI quality, output volume, and usefulness.
This comparison covers 6 generators tested head-to-head with the same inputs: a true crime podcast for women aged 25 to 40, conversational tone, focused on cold cases.
How we tested
We fed identical parameters into each tool and evaluated on 5 criteria:
- Number of names generated per session
- Relevance to the input prompt
- Creativity and originality of suggestions
- Availability checking (directories, domains, social handles)
- User experience and speed
Each tool received a score from 1 to 10 in each category. Here's how they ranked.
Jellypod podcast name generator
Jellypod's podcast name generator returned 25 names in under 10 seconds. Every result felt tailored to the brief -- names like "Cold Trail Confessions" and "The Unsolved Hour" matched both the genre and the conversational tone we specified.
What sets Jellypod apart is the built-in availability check. Each name comes with a status indicator for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and .com domains. No switching between tabs. We also liked the ability to regenerate with adjusted parameters without starting from scratch.
Scores: Output volume 9/10, Relevance 9/10, Creativity 8/10, Availability checking 10/10, UX 9/10. Total: 45/50.
Namelix
Namelix is primarily a business name generator, but it works for podcasts if you frame your input correctly. We entered "true crime cold case podcast" and received 18 names. Most suggestions leaned corporate ("ColdCase Co.", "CrimeBase") rather than conversational, which makes sense given the tool's origins.
The interface is clean, and you can filter by name style (auto, brandable, playful). No availability checking for podcast directories, but it shows domain availability for .com, .io, and .co.
Scores: Output volume 6/10, Relevance 5/10, Creativity 6/10, Availability checking 4/10, UX 8/10. Total: 29/50.
BrandBucket
BrandBucket sells premium domain names rather than generating new ones. The "browse by industry" feature includes media and entertainment, but results are pre-made names for sale, typically priced $2,000 to $30,000. Not useful for podcasters who want original, free suggestions.
We found zero relevant results for our true crime podcast test case. The tool serves a different purpose than podcast naming.
Scores: Output volume 1/10, Relevance 1/10, Creativity N/A, Availability checking 2/10, UX 5/10. Total: 9/50.
Shopify Business Name Generator
Shopify's free name generator produced 12 results for "true crime podcast." The suggestions were generic ("True Crime Hub," "Crime Talk Central") and showed no awareness of podcast-specific naming conventions. Every result felt like a store name rather than a show title.
Domain checking is built in but limited to .com. No podcast directory searches. The tool is fast, loading results in under 3 seconds.
Scores: Output volume 5/10, Relevance 4/10, Creativity 3/10, Availability checking 3/10, UX 7/10. Total: 22/50.
Podcast Name Generator by RSS.com
RSS.com's generator is purpose-built for podcasts. We entered our test parameters and received 10 names, including "Cold Trail Confessions" and "Unresolved Files." The suggestions matched both the genre and the conversational tone we specified.
The interface is basic but functional. No availability checking for directories or domains. You can regenerate for new results, but there is no way to save or compare options.
Scores: Output volume 5/10, Relevance 8/10, Creativity 7/10, Availability checking 0/10, UX 5/10. Total: 25/50.
Wix Business Name Generator
Wix produced 15 names for our test input. Like Shopify, the results felt business-oriented: "TrueCrime Pro," "Cold Case Solutions." The AI clearly does not understand that podcasts need personality in their names, not corporate polish.
Domain availability is shown inline. No podcast directory checks. The tool pushes you toward Wix website builder plans after generating names.
Scores: Output volume 6/10, Relevance 4/10, Creativity 4/10, Availability checking 3/10, UX 6/10. Total: 23/50.
Final rankings
- Jellypod (45/50): Best overall for podcast naming, with directory checks and high-quality suggestions
- Namelix (29/50): Decent for brand-style names, lacks podcast-specific features
- RSS.com (25/50): Good relevance, no availability checking
- Wix (23/50): Business-focused, not podcast-optimized
- Shopify (22/50): Generic results, limited utility
- BrandBucket (9/50): Not a generator, sells premium names
How Jellypod helps
Jellypod's podcast name generator was built specifically for podcasters. It understands genre conventions, audience expectations, and the difference between a business name and a show title. Beyond naming, Jellypod also helps you launch your podcast with AI-generated episodes, music, and transcripts, so you can go from name to first episode in a single platform.
Final thoughts
Generic business name generators can produce starting points, but they lack the podcast-specific intelligence that makes naming faster and more accurate. If you are serious about finding a name that works in podcast directories, skip the business tools and use a generator built for audio content creators.
