baby names starting with jo-
Explore 11 baby names starting with Jo-. Each includes meaning, pronunciation, popularity ranking, and cultural context.
baby names starting with Jo- at a glance
- Names
- 11
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 4 · 5 · 2
- Top origin
- Hebrew
- Most popular (2025)
- John #23
Our directory has 11 baby names starting with Jo-: 4 girls' names, 5 boys' names and 2 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is John (#23 for boys), followed by Joseph (#29 for boys), Josephine (#53 for girls) and Josiah (#54 for boys). 7 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are Hebrew (5), Dutch (2) and French (2).
Josie has climbed fastest, from #135 in 2020 to #82 in 2025; Josephine rose from #87 to #53 over 5 years.
For something less common, Joaquim, Joost and Jorien were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.6 letters, from Joy to Josephine, and 45% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- JoaquimGod will establishPortuguese · boy
- JohnGod is graciousHebrew · boy#23
- Joliepretty, beautifulFrench · girl
- Joostfrom the saint's name JodocusDutch · boy
- Jordanto flow down; descendHebrew · unisex#131
- JorienDutch form of Joris; farmer; earth workerDutch · unisex
- JosephGod will add; God will increaseHebrew · boy#29
- JosephineGod will increaseFrench · girl#53
- JosiahGod supports and healsHebrew · boy#54
- JosieGod will add; diminutive of JosephineHebrew · girl#82
- Joygreat happiness and delightLatin · girl#419
questions about baby names starting with Jo-
What baby names start with Jo-?
Popular baby names starting with Jo- include Joaquim, John, Jolie, Joost, Jordan. Browse all 11 names beginning with Jo- in our directory.
Which baby names starting with Jo- are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular baby names starting with Jo- are John (#23 for boys), Joseph (#29 for boys), Josephine (#53 for girls), Josiah (#54 for boys) and Josie (#82 for girls).
Which baby names starting with Jo- are rising in popularity?
Josie has climbed from #135 in 2020 to #82 in 2025. Josephine (#87 to #53) is also rising.
What are some unique baby names starting with Jo-?
Joaquim, Joost and Jorien were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are baby names starting with Jo- more common for girls or boys?
Of 11 baby names starting with Jo- on HushName, 4 are girls' names, 5 are boys' names and 2 are unisex.
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