Joe
Meaning of Joe
Joe is a classic and timeless name that has been popular for many years. It is a male name with variations such as Joseph. In American English, it is pronounced as joh (/dʒoʊ/), while in British English, it is also pronounced as joh (/dʒəʊ/). Joe has consistently ranked in the top 1000 names for boys in the United States of America over the past century. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a well-loved choice for parents. In recent years, Joe has ranked between 895th and 220th in terms of occurrence and between 794th and 195th in terms of rank. With its simplicity and strong association with masculinity, Joe continues to be a beloved choice for parents seeking a traditional yet versatile name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as joh (/dʒəʊ/)
American English
- Pronunced as joh (/dʒoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Joe
| Joe Manchin - Joseph Manchin III is an American politician and businessman who has served as the senior United States senator from West Virginia since 2010, previously holding the position of governor and secretary of state in the state. |
| Joe Louis - Joseph Louis Barrow, also known as "the Brown Bomber," was a legendary American professional boxer and the longest-reigning world heavyweight champion in history. |
| Joe Rogan is a multi-talented American personality known for his work as a UFC commentator, podcaster, comedian, and actor, hosting The Joe Rogan Experience podcast where he covers a wide range of topics with various guests. |
| Joe Burrow - Joseph Lee Burrow is a successful American football quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy and the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship while playing for LSU, and was selected first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. |
| Joe Montana - Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. is a legendary former NFL quarterback, known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers and his four Super Bowl wins. |
| Joe DiMaggio - Joseph Paul DiMaggio, also known as "Joltin' Joe" and "the Yankee Clipper," was a legendary American baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees, famous for his record-setting hitting streak. |
| Joseph Allen Maldonado, also known as Joe Exotic or "The Tiger King", is an American media personality and former zoo operator. |
| Joe Donnelly - Joseph Simon Donnelly Sr. is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat who has served as the United States Ambassador to the Holy See since 2022, and previously represented Indiana in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. |
| Joe Mauer - Joseph Patrick Mauer is a former professional baseball player who spent his entire 15-year career with the Minnesota Twins, making history as the only catcher in MLB to win three batting titles. |
| Joe Namath - Joseph William Namath, also known as "Broadway Joe," is a former American football quarterback who played for the New York Jets and the Los Angeles Rams during his 13-season career in the AFL and NFL. |
| Joe Jonas - Joseph Adam Jonas is an American singer, songwriter, and actor known for his role in the pop rock band the Jonas Brothers and their success on the Disney Channel. |
| Joe Alexander is a Taiwan-born American-Israeli professional basketball player known for his career in the NBA and currently playing for Maccabi Haifa in Israel. |
| Joe Girardi - Joseph Elliott Girardi is a former professional baseball player and manager in Major League Baseball, who now works as a broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs. |
| Joe Kapp - Joseph Robert Garcia Kapp was an American football player, coach, and executive known for his successful career in both the CFL and NFL, as well as his coaching tenure at the University of California, Berkeley. |
| Joe Jackson - David Ian "Joe" Jackson is an English musician, singer, and songwriter known for his new wave and jazz-inflected pop music, as well as his association with the 1980s Second British Invasion of the US. |
