The nameJoe
Joe is an English short form of Joseph that became a name in its own right. It has been given in France since the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- English
- Feast day
Meaning
Joe comes from Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".
Origin
English.
History
Joe has been given steadily in France, with a peak in the late 1990s.
Famous people named Joe
- Joe Dassin, singer
Popularity of the name Joe
Joe in France
Joe was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 790 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Joe. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Joe in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 36 births a year.
Variants and related names
Joe in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joe mean?
Joe comes from Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".
What is the origin of the name Joe?
English.
Is Joe a girl's or a boy's name?
Joe is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Joe?
Variants and related names of Joe include Joseph.
Who are famous people named Joe?
Joe Dassin, singer.