Joo
Pronunciation: [ j-OO ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Joo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 5 babies have been named Joo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Joo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,720 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,720
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Joo is also used as a girl name, ranked #65055.
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About the Name Joo
Joo is a boy name .
Is Joo a boy or girl name? Joo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,720 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,055. Joo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Joo is currently ranked #30,720 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Joo include Joon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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