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Jose

"God will increase. Spanish form of Joseph, implying growth and divine favor."

Ranked #91 for boys

About the Name Jose

Meaning

God will increase. Spanish form of Joseph, implying growth and divine favor.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#91

Girl Rank

#14219

Jose is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God will increase. Spanish form of Joseph, implying growth and divine favor." and Currently ranked #91 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#31730
1950
#42434
1960
#67112
1970
#87484
1980
#119777
1990
#116104
2000
#55277
2010
#19412
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Jose

  • JC Jose Canseco (baseball player)

Names Similar to Jose

Joseph

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God will increase. Expresses faith in divine growth and abundance.

Juan

Boy

God is gracious; Spanish form of John with Hebrew roots.

Jesus

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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