Boy
Joseph
JO-suf
Top 50 → Stable
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew meaning 'God will increase.' Joseph was beloved of Jacob, sold into slavery yet rose to power in Egypt—a name symbolizing resilience, forgiveness, and divine favor.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #32 in the United States.
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Nicknames
JoeJoeyJo
Style
ClassicStrongTimelessBold
Famous Bearers
- Joseph Stalin (historical)
- Joseph Campbell (scholar)
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt (actor)
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal across all major cultures and traditions
People Also Ask
Hebrew meaning 'God will increase.' Joseph was beloved of Jacob, sold into slavery yet rose to power in Egypt—a name symbolizing resilience, forgiveness, and divine favor.
Joseph is currently ranked #32 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Joseph include Joe, Joey, Jo.
Names that pair beautifully with Joseph include Magdalene, Ruth.