Spelling Variants
Joaquim vs Joaquin: Which Spelling?
Joaquim and Joaquin are Portuguese and Spanish forms of the same Hebrew name.
Global Rank #9
Joaquim
Origin: Portuguese
Joaquim means "God will establish" or "Yahweh will judge," derived from the Hebrew name Yehoyakim (יְהוֹיָקִים), combining "Yah" (God) and "yakim" (to establish/raise up).
Global Rank #100
Joaquin
Origin: Spanish (Americanized)
Joaquin means "God will establish" or "God has established," derived from the Hebrew name Yehoyakim (Jehoiakim), which combines "Yah" (God) and "yakim" (he will establish).
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Joaquim currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.