Gender: Female
Origin: English, Hebrew
Meaning: Short form of Josephine or John
Pronunciation: joh, /dʒoʊ/, JH OW
Popularity Rank: #783
Derived from the name Josephine or John, Jo is a short form that can be used for both genders. It often signifies strength, grace, and simplicity.
The name Jo is of English, Hebrew origin and means Short form of Josephine or John, symbolizing strength and simplicity., Son. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jo is commonly found in United Kingdom, France, United States of America, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: joh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dʒoʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH OW
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Jo correctly by listening to our 16 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Jo correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Jo with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Jo might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Jo spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Jo is recorded 77,478 times globally, ranking it as the 783th most common name worldwide.
Jo is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 21,177 occurrences, making it the 106th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Jo is found among 1 in every 26 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #106 | 1 : 26 |
| France | #297 | 1 : 109 |
| United States of America | #681 | 1 : 240 |
| Netherlands | #286 | 1 : 113 |
| Belgium | #169 | 1 : 93 |
| Egypt | #1,410 | 1 : 788 |
| Italy | #1,131 | 1 : 521 |
| Germany | #421 | 1 : 169 |
| Malaysia | #679 | 1 : 991 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,844 | 1 : 1,721 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jo from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Indian Baby Names Hebrew Baby Names Hindu Baby Names Telugu Baby Names
Find the ideal nickname for Jo (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Jo? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Jo. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.