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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Form of Joachim: God will establish
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- wah-KEEN
Joaquin is a Spanish boy's name, pronounced wah-KEEN, that began as a form of Joachim and carries the meaning "God will establish." It has a worldly, classic feel, familiar and well established without being tied to any one moment. If you're drawn to a name with a Spanish origin and a steady, timeless character, Joaquin fits that description.
Meaning & Origin of Joaquin
Meaning: Form of Joachim: God will establish.
Origin: Spanish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Joaquin
wah-KEENIPA /waˈkiːn/
Popularity of Joaquin
Joaquin peaked at #275 in the U.S. in 2008, when 1,245 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #340 with 1,009 babies, so it has eased back a little but is still given to about a thousand boys a year.
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FAQ
What does the name Joaquin mean?
Form of Joachim: God will establish. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Joaquin?
Joaquin is pronounced wah-KEEN (IPA: /waˈkiːn/).
Is Joaquin a popular name right now?
Joaquin peaked at #275 in 2008 and is ranked #340 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)
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