Penelope vs Josie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Girl #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

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Penelope Rank #28

Josie Rank #88

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 vs #88 for Josie.

Is Penelope or Josie more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Josie at #88 in the United States.

What do Penelope and Josie mean?

Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin). Josie means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Penelope and Josie boy or girl names?

Penelope is primarily a girl name. Josie is primarily a girl name.