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Jo

Pronunciation: [ j-OH ]

Girl Name #4,308 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4308, Jo is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Jo is a girl name, recorded for 33 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#4,308
Total SSA Count
33

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Jo is also used as a boy name, ranked #7996.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jo

Is Jo a boy or girl name?
Jo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4308. As a boy name, it is ranked #7996. 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 #4308 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Jo a common or rare name?
Jo is an uncommon name, ranked #4308 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jo

Jo is a girl name .

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

Jo is currently ranked #4,308 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Jo include Josephine, Josie, Journee, Journey, Jordyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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