John vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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John Rank #21

Joseph Rank #32

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #32 for Joseph.

Is John or Joseph more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Joseph at #32 in the United States.

What do John and Joseph mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are John and Joseph boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.