Jose

Boy's name

Jose is a Spanish form of Joseph, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning "He will add" or "God will increase."

Meaning God will increase
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 3,768
Peak year 2002

Appears In These Collections

Spanish

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jose Mourinho - Soccer manager, known for coaching top clubs.
  • Jose Canseco - Baseball player, known for power hitting.
  • Jose Feliciano - Musician, known for hit song "Feliz Navidad."
  • Jose Aldo - MMA fighter, former UFC featherweight champion.
  • Jose Carreras - Opera singer, part of The Three Tenors.
  • Jose Fernandez - Baseball pitcher, known for dominant pitching.
  • Jose Reyes - Baseball player, known for speed and versatility.
  • Jose Rizal - National hero of the Philippines, writer and activist.
  • Jose Bautista - Baseball player, known for home run power.
  • Jose Altuve - Baseball player, known for hitting and speed.

Brothers for Jose

Boy names closely related to Jose

Juan Pablo Carlos Roberto Julio Hector Luis Jorge

Sisters for Jose

Girl names closely related to Jose

Katalina Fernanda Ailani Catalina Aitana Kataleya Aylani Romina

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jose

Giuseppe Joe Joey Josef Josefa Josefina Joseluis Joseph

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