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Jo

Pronunciation: [ j-OH ]

Boy Name #7,996 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jo is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-OH.

Parents who love the name Jo often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,996
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Jo is also used as a girl name, ranked #4308.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jo

Is Jo a boy or girl name?
Jo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7996. As a girl name, it is ranked #4308. Jo is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Jo?
Jo is pronounced j-OH.
How popular is the name Jo?
Jo is currently ranked #7996 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Jo a common or rare name?
Jo is an uncommon name, ranked #7996 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jo

Jo is a boy name .

Is Jo a boy or girl name? Jo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,996 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,308. Jo is more commonly used as a girl name.

Jo is currently ranked #7,996 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Jo include John, Joseph, Josiah, Joshua, Jonathan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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