What does the name Yosef mean?

The name Yosef means "God will increase".

What is the origin of the name Yosef?

Yosef is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 466 babies were named Yosef in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 466 →

All-Time Total: 10,192

Peak Year: 2024

Yosef is a Hebrew name derived from the root word "yasaf," meaning "to add" or "to increase." It has a biblical origin.

Boy names closely related to Yosef

Meir Yisrael Akiva Avraham Dov Yisroel Baruch Chaim

Girl names closely related to Yosef

Elisheva Chana Rivka Devorah Tehila Malka Yocheved Chava

Names with similar meaning to Yosef

Giuseppe Joe Joey Jose Josef Josefa Josefina Joseluis

Births per year in the United States

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