Ellah vs Jo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Ellah Rank #4,368
Jo Rank #4,308

Jo is more popular, ranked #4308 vs #4368 for Ellah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellah ___

  • Ellah Rose
  • Ellah Grace
  • Ellah Mae
  • Ellah Jane
  • Ellah Claire
  • Ellah Louise

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 Ellah

Emmett Oliver Isla Violet Atticus

If you choose Jo

Meg Beth Amy Scout Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellah or Jo more popular?

Jo is more popular, ranked #4308 compared to Ellah at #4368 in the United States.

What do Ellah and Jo mean?

Ellah means "oak tree, terebinth" (Hebrew origin). Jo means "God will add, God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellah and Jo boy or girl names?

Ellah is primarily a girl name. Jo is primarily a girl name.

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