Jo is a girl's name of Literary origin meaning “Josephine 'Jo' March is the strong-willed protagonist of 'Little Women', representing independence and creativity..” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Joey. As of 2026, Jo ranks #917 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #51 in 1947.
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JOE
Phonetic spelling
Currently #917 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Jo means “Josephine 'Jo' March is the strong-willed protagonist of 'Little Women', representing independence and creativity..” It is a girl's name of Literary origin.
Jo is pronounced JOE.
Jo is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Jo currently ranks #917 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Jo include Joey.
Middle names that pair well with Jo include Jo Claire, Jo Beth, Jo Anne.
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