Joe

Meaning of Joe

Joe is a shortened version of Joseph, meaning "God will increase" or "God will add."

Joe has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Joe

After ranking as high as #302 in 2001, Joe has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Joe

• Joe Biden
  President of the United States
• Joe Montana
  Hall of Fame NFL quarterback
• Joe Rogan
  Comedian and podcast host
• Joe Pesci
  Academy Award-winning actor
• Joe Jonas
  Singer, member of Jonas Brothers

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Questions about the name Joe

What does the name Joe mean?

Joe means joe is a shortened version of joseph, meaning "god will increase" or "god will add.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Joe a boy's or a girl's name?

Joe is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Joe?

Joe did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Joe most popular?

Joe peaked at #302 in 2001.