Joao vs Mauro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Mauro

Boy #1,439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Argentine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,439
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mauri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Joao Rank #1,404
Mauro Rank #1,439

Joao is more popular, ranked #1404 vs #1439 for Mauro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joao ___

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

Mauro ___

  • Mauro Antonio
  • Mauro Jose
  • Mauro Andres
  • Mauro Luca
  • Mauro Felipe
  • Mauro Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Joao

Ana Maria Luisa Pedro Mateus

If you choose Mauro

Marco Diego Lucia Sofia Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joao or Mauro more popular?

Joao is more popular, ranked #1404 compared to Mauro at #1439 in the United States.

What do Joao and Mauro mean?

Joao means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yohanan origin). Mauro means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Joao and Mauro boy or girl names?

Joao is primarily a boy name. Mauro is primarily a boy name.

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