Joo Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOO / dʒuː

Korean; Portuguese

Meaning

Korean: 'to be born'; Portuguese: 'young'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Korean culture, the name Joo can be associated with various meanings depending on the hanja (Chinese characters) used. It is often used as a given name for boys and can signify positive traits. In Portuguese, Joo is a variant of João, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Similar Names

JaeJoonJungJaehoJoonasJulesJude

Variants

  • Ju
  • Jooe

International Variants

  • João (Portuguese)
  • Jean (French)
  • John (English)

Famous people named Joo

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Fictional characters named Joo

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Joo was first seen in the United States in 1990. Joo has ranked as high as #1222 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Joo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Joo

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19905