Andy vs Jo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andy

Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#489
Total SSA Count
628
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
And

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Jo

Girl #4,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,308
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andy Rank #489
Jo Rank #4,308

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 vs #4308 for Jo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andy ___

  • Andy James
  • Andy Cole
  • Andy Lee
  • Andy Ray
  • Andy Scott
  • Andy Thomas

Jo ___

  • Jo Ellen
  • Jo Marie
  • Jo Ann
  • Jo Louise
  • Jo Elise
  • Jo Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andy

Tommy Bobby Cindy Jenny Sam

If you choose Jo

Meg Beth Amy Scout Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Jo more popular?

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 compared to Jo at #4308 in the United States.

What do Andy and Jo mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Jo means "God will add, God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andy and Jo boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Jo is primarily a girl name.

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