Bitter sea or beloved; God will increase
A compound name blending Mary and Jo. Mary is derived from the Hebrew Miriam, likely meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' while Jo is a diminutive of Joanna or Josephine, meaning 'God will increase.'
Less common today
Maryjo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,386 in 1994.
American campaign worker and educator
American actress known for Diff'rent Strokes
Former Chair of the SEC and U.S. Attorney
New York Times bestselling romance novelist
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).