Evenly matched across dimensions
Jo: avg 56Joanne: avg 59
Dimension-by-Dimension
Jo: 55SuccessJoanne: 67
Jo: 46MoralityJoanne: 60
Jo: 59HealthJoanne: 55
Jo: 51WarmthJoanne: 51
Jo: 70CheerfulnessJoanne: 62
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Jo: 53MasculinityJoanne: 30
Jo: 53FemininityJoanne: 30
Summary
Jo scores higher on Health and Cheerfulness and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 56. Joanne scores higher on Success and Morality, with an average perception score of 59. They tie on Warmth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jo or Joanne a better name?▾
Joanne has a higher average perception score. Jo averages 56 and Joanne averages 59 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
What is the difference between Jo and Joanne?▾
Jo scores higher in Health and Cheerfulness and Masculinity and Femininity, while Joanne scores higher in Success and Morality. They tie on 1 dimension.
Which name sounds more successful, Jo or Joanne?▾
Joanne scores 67 in Success compared to Jo's 55, making Joanne sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.