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Boy Name

Joseph

"He will add, God shall increase"

Ranked #160 for boys

About the Name Joseph

Meaning

He will add, God shall increase

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#160

Joseph is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "He will add, God shall increase" and is currently ranked #160 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#7
1950
#11
1960
#14
1970
#11
1980
#11
1990
#10
2000
#18
2010
#160
2020

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

Famous People Named Joseph

  • JS Joseph Stalin
  • JC Joseph Campbell
  • JB Joe Biden

Names Similar to Joseph

Joshua

Boy

God is salvation, the Lord saves

Hebrew #42

Joel

Boy

Yahweh is God

Hebrew #114

Jacob

Boy

Supplanter, holder of the heel

Hebrew #17

James

Boy

Supplanter, one who follows

Hebrew #4
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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