Joseph vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

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Joseph Rank #32

John Rank #21

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

Is Joseph or John more popular?

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

What do Joseph and John mean?

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

Are Joseph and John boy or girl names?

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