Joe Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Joe Name at a Glance

Name	Joe
Meaning	Diminutive of Joseph: May Jehovah add/give increase.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Joe Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Joe means “Diminutive of Joseph: May Jehovah add/give increase”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Joe Name Origin

Our database records Joe under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Joe a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Joe is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Joe

When considering Joe for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.