John vs Joseph
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Joseph
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He will add
Peak: 1914 (2.76%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Joseph |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 2.22% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 2.23% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 2.29% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 2.51% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 2.32% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 1.86% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 1.53% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 1.49% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 1.37% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 1.40% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 1.63% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 1.40% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 1.09% |
FAQ
Is John or Joseph more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Joseph peaked in 1914.
What do John and Joseph mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Joseph means "He will add".