Jojo

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOH-joh /ˈdʒoʊ.dʒoʊ/High

Meaning: A reduplicated pet form of names like Joseph ('God will add'), John ('God is gracious'), and Jonathan; also an Akan day-name (Kojo/Cudjoe, 'Monday-born'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God will add; God is gracious: Jojo is a pet form of Joseph/John. Crisp, playful, and homey.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA reduplicated pet form of names like Joseph ('God will add'), John ('God is gracious'), and Jonathan; also an Akan day-name (Kojo/Cudjoe, 'Monday-born'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7452 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 262

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jojo is a reduplicated pet form of names like Joseph ('God will add'), John ('God is gracious'), and Jonathan; it is also an Akan day-name (Kojo/Cudjoe, 'Monday-born'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, playful name (said 'JOH-joh').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, God-will-add at the root, and playful.

Did you know? Jojo is a reduplicated pet form of names like Joseph ('God will add') and John ('God is gracious') — also an Akan day-name (Kojo, 'Monday-born') — crisp and playful (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JOH-joh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Jojo — routes layered

Variations

JoJoJojoe

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jojo mean?

Jojo is a reduplicated pet form of Joseph ('God will add') or John ('God is gracious'); also an Akan day-name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jojo?

It's said JOH-joh /ˈdʒoʊ.dʒoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jojo a boy or girl name?

Jojo is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Jojo?

Jojo is a rare name in the U.S.