What does the name Joseph mean?

The name Joseph means "God will increase".

What is the origin of the name Joseph?

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 7,223 babies were named Joseph in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Joseph is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Biblical Popular

Births Last Year: 7,223 ↘

All-Time Total: 2,571,575

Peak Year: 1956

Joseph is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Yosef meaning "may he add/increase."

Boy names closely related to Joseph

Michael Zachary Austin Ryan Nicholas Jacob Sean Philip

Girl names closely related to Joseph

Madison Talia Hannah Kelsey Julia Rose Ella Grace

Names with similar meaning to Joseph

Giuseppe Joe Joey Jose Josef Josefa Josefina Joseluis

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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