Joaquin

Joaquin is a boy name of Spanish origin, meaning Raised by God.

What Joaquin means

Raised by God.

Joaquin sits at 7 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop. Its 4 vowels give it a flowing rhythm.

Where Joaquin comes from

Spanish names blend Latin roots with Visigothic and Arabic influence, and many are tied to Marian devotions or saints' days, which is how a single name can have several regional forms.

Joaquin is recorded as Spanish in origin. Browse other Spanish names.

How popular is Joaquin?

Joaquin sits outside the top 100 boy names we currently track. For many parents that is the appeal: a name with genuine history behind it that has not been picked up by everyone at once.

The character of Joaquin

The thread we file Joaquin under is scripture — worth following if that association is what caught your attention in the first place.

Themes: Biblical

Names like Joaquin

These share Joaquin's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Santiago — Saint James.
• Manuel — God is with us.
• Salvador — Savior.
• James — Supplanter; a timeless classic.
• Joaquim — Raised by God; God will establish.
• Joseph — God will increase.
• Jude — Praised.
• Asher — Happy, blessed, fortunate.
• Benjamin — Son of the right hand.
• Caleb — Whole-hearted; faithful.
• Daniel — God is my judge.
• David — Beloved.

More Spanish names

• Jade — The green gemstone of the side.
• Manuel — God is with us.
• Ines — Pure, holy.
• Mariana — Beloved; star of the sea.
• Ignacio — Fiery, ardent.
• Marisol — Sun and sea.
• Guadalupe — Valley of the wolf; Our Lady of Guadalupe.
• Matias — Gift of God.
• Gael — From Gaul; joyful.
• Mercedes — Mercies; Our Lady of Mercy.