Maryjo

Updated: April 4, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

The baby name Maryjo evokes images of a girl in a poodle skirt during the 1950s, and that's exactly when it was the most popular in the United States. The double name turned single name is simply a combination of the baby names Mary and Jo. These days, babies born are more likely to have grandmas with the name, but old-fashioned names are making a comeback, so there's no reason Maryjo shouldn't. We like the way it sounds with classic middle names, like Elizabeth, Catherine, and Alexandra.

Meaning of the name Maryjo:

Latin: Drop of the sea or star of the sea

Origin of the name Maryjo:

Maryjo is simply a name created by adding the baby name Jo to the baby name Mary. Mary is thought to mean “drop of the sea” or “star of the sea.”

Symbolism of the name Maryjo:

Maryjo might be used to honor a loved one named Mary, Jo, Joseph, Josephine, or Joe. Because of its association with the sea, new parents may like the nautical meaning behind it. Because Mary was the name of Jesus's mother, the name might be symbolic to parents of faith.

Style of the name Maryjo:

Modern

Gender of the name Maryjo:

Maryjo is a girl's baby name.

Pronunciation of the name Maryjo:

MARE-ee-joe

Number of syllables in the name Maryjo:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Maryjo:

The baby name Maryjo evokes images of someone who is laid back and kind to those around her.

Alternative spellings for the name Maryjo:

N/A

Nicknames for the name Maryjo:

MJ
Mary
Mare
JoJo
Jo
Joey

Popularity of the name Maryjo:

According to the Social Security Administration, Maryjo was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States between 1938 and 1969. It was most popular in 1960 when it ranked at number 577. It last ranked at number 914 in 1969.