Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!

Joaquin as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Joaquin

♡Add to my Name List

The baby name Joaquin is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: [xo.aˈkin] (hoh-ah-KEEN); English common: /wɑːˈkiːn/ (wah-KEEN).

Joaquin is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: Spanish: [xo.aˈkin] (hoh-ah-KEEN); English common: /wɑːˈkiːn/ (wah-KEEN)

What is the meaning of the name Joaquin ?

The baby name Joaquin is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: [xo.aˈkin] (hoh-ah-KEEN); English common: /wɑːˈkiːn/ (wah-KEEN).

Joaquin is Hebrew in Origin.

Joaquin is the Spanish form (Joaquín in standard orthography) of Joachim, ultimately from Hebrew Yehoyaqim, meaning "Yahweh establishes" or "raised by God." The name entered Spanish via Latin and Greek biblical tradition and is linked in Christian lore to Saint Joachim, venerated as the father of the Virgin Mary. It has long been used across the Iberian world and Latin America, appearing in parish records since the early modern period.

Variants include Portuguese and Catalan Joaquim, French and German Joachim, Scandinavian/Slavic Joakim, Italian Gioacchino, Greek Ioakeim, and Basque Jokin; nicknames range from Quim and Quino to Joaco. In English-speaking contexts the accent is often dropped, yielding Joaquin. The name saw a contemporary boost through figures such as actor Joaquin Phoenix, while Hispanic bearers like Joaquín Rodrigo and Joaquín Sorolla underscore its cultural depth.

Joaquin has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Joaquin

Joaquin Phoenix Actor · Born 1974 · United States Joaquin Phoenix is an acclaimed actor from the United States, best known for his role as Arthur Fleck in the film Joker. He also starred in Walk the Line, portraying Johnny Cash, and Her, where he played a man who falls in love with an AI. His performances are often intense and deeply engaging. Joaquín Sabina Musician · Born 1949 · Spain Joaquín Sabina is a Spanish musician known for his poetic lyrics and distinctive voice. He gained fame with songs like '19 días y 500 noches' and 'Peces de ciudad'. Born in 1949, Sabina has been a significant figure in Spanish music for decades. Joaquín Cortés Actor|musician · Born 1969 · Spain Joaquín Cortés is a Spanish dancer and choreographer, best known for his passionate flamenco performances. He gained international fame with his show 'Pasión Gitana' and has also appeared in films like 'Flamenco' and 'The Flower of My Secret'.
Joaquín Cordero Actor · Born 1923 · Mexico Joaquín Cordero was a Mexican actor best known for his roles in classic films like 'El Hombre de Papel' and 'La Barranca Siniestra'. Born in 1923, he became a prominent figure in Mexican cinema, captivating audiences with his versatile performances throughout his career.

Celebrity babies named Joaquin

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Joaquin Hoult Bryana Holly model ★★★★★ Nicholas Hoult film producer ★★★★★

Joaquin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
SV Boys 0 #26 3 352
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
PR 0 #53 3 1,497
Spain Boys 0 #56 15,983 5,610
UY Boys 0 #58 2,576 5,922
CL Boys 0 #63 9,350 13,390
AO 0 #76 2 2,729
AR Boys 0 #82 2,939 7,628
UY 0 #84 104 2,477
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PA 0 #110 21 3,797
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
AR 0 #127 60 2,915
MX Boys 0 #131 6,805 16,355
Switzerland Boys 2024 #134 4 1,769
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Spain 0 #137 557 2,326
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
CR 0 #139 20 5,526
CL 0 #141 438 6,867
PR Boys 0 #146 29 2,508
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
BO Boys 0 #157 1,239 9,244
PA Boys 0 #157 586 9,305
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
PE Boys 0 #177 3,067 14,506
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CO Boys 0 #190 3,591 15,656
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
EC Boys 0 #207 33 3,322
CR Boys 0 #208 411 10,188
LU Boys 0 #214 7 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
AO Boys 0 #228 15 5,568
PE 0 #235 76 6,350
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
MX 0 #240 187 8,339
GT Boys 0 #243 306 7,625
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
BO 0 #249 134 6,868
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
GT 0 #269 46 5,948
PH Boys 0 #270 115 11,440
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Canada Boys 2024 #281 26 2,588
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
United States Boys 2024 #312 1,009 7,044
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
PT Boys 0 #338 30 7,951
CO 0 #339 146 7,768
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
MU Boys 0 #362 8 8,477
France Boys 2021 #366 22 2,865
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
UY Girls 0 #494 17 6,731
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
HK Boys 0 #515 13 12,905
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
AR Girls 0 #567 33 8,289
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IL Boys 0 #617 9 10,983
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
BR Boys 0 #662 90 12,213
Finland Boys 2026 #669 14 3,552
SG Boys 0 #680 18 17,960
IT 0 #690 25 4,183
QA Boys 0 #697 11 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
CL Girls 0 #797 55 14,098
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
NL Boys 0 #879 73 5,873
Spain Girls 0 #889 95 5,561
Germany Boys 0 #903 50 5,697
OM Boys 0 #910 9 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
PE Girls 0 #932 12 14,861
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
United States Girls 2008 #956 5 10,120
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,055 24 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,063 30 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,146 38 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,159 20 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,289 183 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,527 88 28,008

Joaquin is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Switzerland
Sweden

Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!

People also ask about Joaquin

Joaquin is predominantly a boy's name.
Joaquin is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: [xo.aˈkin] (hoh-ah-KEEN); English common: /wɑːˈkiːn/ (wah-KEEN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Joaquín, Joaquin, Joaquim, Joakim, Joachim and Joaqim.
Across languages, Joaquin has these equivalents: Jehoiakim (Hebrew, biblical), Yehoyaqim (Hebrew), Joachim (English, German, French), Joaquim (Portuguese, Catalan), Joakim (Scandinavian, Slavic).
Yes, very popular — Joaquin ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Joaquin ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Joaquin's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #396 in 2011 to #366 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Joaquin are in our database, including Joaquin Phoenix (Actor), Joaquín Sabina (Musician), Joaquín Cortés (Actor|musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Joaquin for their child, including Bryana Holly and Nicholas Hoult.