Dove vs Josephine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dove

Girl #1,632 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dove bird, symbol of peace and love"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,632
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dove Rank #1,632
Josephine Rank #56

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 vs #1632 for Dove.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dove ___

  • Dove Anne
  • Dove Marie
  • Dove Elise
  • Dove Rose
  • Dove Grace
  • Dove Celeste

Josephine ___

  • Josephine Claire
  • Josephine Anne
  • Josephine Rose
  • Josephine Louise
  • Josephine Grace
  • Josephine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dove

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Theodore Sebastian Eleanor Adelaide Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dove or Josephine more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Dove at #1632 in the United States.

What do Dove and Josephine mean?

Dove means "dove bird, symbol of peace and love" (Old English origin). Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dove and Josephine boy or girl names?

Dove is primarily a girl name. Josephine is primarily a girl name.

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