Joe
Joe: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dอกสษส/ ยท /dอกสoส/
Meaning and origin of Joe
- A diminutive of the male given names Joseph, Josiah, Joel, and Josias.
- Alternative form of Jo: a diminutive of various female given names.
Etymology
Middle English Ioseph Short form (diminutive form) of various names beginning with Jo..., particularly the male names Joseph and, less often, Joel, Josiah and Josias. The spelling Jo is used more often for diminutives of similar female names.
How popular is Joe?
Since 1880, 11,319 girls and 453,255 boys in the U.S. have been named Joe (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #399 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #20 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #994 for boys, with 230 babies given the name.
Names similar to Joe
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Joe
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Joe FAQ
What does the name Joe mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Joseph, Josiah, Joel, and Josias. Alternative form of Jo: a diminutive of various female given names. Middle English Ioseph Short form (diminutive form) of various names beginning with Jo..., particularly the male names Joseph and, less often, Joel, Josiah and Josias. The spelling Jo is used more often for diminutives of similar female names.
How popular is the name Joe?
Since 1880, 11,319 girls and 453,255 boys in the U.S. have been named Joe (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #399 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #20 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #994 for boys, with 230 babies given the name.
Is Joe a boy or girl name?
Joe is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 11,319 girls and 453,255 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.