Amado vs Joao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amado

Boy #1,255 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"loved by God"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,255
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ama, Mado

Playground Safety Score

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Joao

Boy #1,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yohanan

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Cape Verdean Angolan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,404
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jão, João Pedro

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amado Rank #1,255
Joao Rank #1,404

Amado is more popular, ranked #1255 vs #1404 for Joao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amado ___

  • Amado Jesus
  • Amado Miguel
  • Amado Antonio
  • Amado Francisco
  • Amado Rafael
  • Amado Luis

Joao ___

  • Joao Pedro
  • Joao Paulo
  • Joao Miguel
  • Joao Carlos
  • Joao Henrique
  • Joao Felipe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amado

Rodrigo Emilia Santiago Valentina Ignacio

If you choose Joao

Ana Maria Luisa Pedro Mateus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amado or Joao more popular?

Amado is more popular, ranked #1255 compared to Joao at #1404 in the United States.

What do Amado and Joao mean?

Amado means "loved by God" (Latin origin). Joao means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yohanan origin).

Are Amado and Joao boy or girl names?

Amado is primarily a boy name. Joao is primarily a boy name.

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