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Joseph

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

Ranked #32 for boys

About the Name Joseph

Meaning

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

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#32

Joseph is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God will increase. Expresses faith in divine growth and abundance." and Currently ranked #32 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#300759
1950
#284269
1960
#246349
1970
#301410
1980
#261375
1990
#195300
2000
#115842
2010
#38991
2020

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

Famous People Named Joseph

  • JG Joseph Gordon-Levitt (actor)
  • JP Joseph Pulitzer (publisher)

Names Similar to Joseph

Jose

Boy

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

Joe

Boy

God will increase. Short form of Joseph, represents growth and divine favor.

Jedediah

Boy

Beloved of the Lord; loved by God.

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Joseph ranks #32 for boys today. Discover its Hebrew roots, famous bearers, and global variants — and find out why this timeless name endures.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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