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Joao
BoyMeaning of Joao: Portuguese: 'God is gracious'
Joao is a boy's name most strongly associated with Portuguese naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1472nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1322nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1472
121 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1322
20 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
2,353
First recorded 1918 · peak 2024
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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