Joseph
God will increase
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- JOH-sef
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
JoeJoeySeph
About the name Joseph
Joseph is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God will increase". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Joseph belongs to two biblical figures — the dreamer sold into Egypt and the husband of Mary — and to prophetic tradition in Islam as Yusuf. It is one of a small handful of names that is genuinely common in Jewish, Christian and Muslim families, and its national forms (José, Giuseppe, Józef) are top names in their own countries.
Variants and spellings: Yosef, Yusuf, José, Giuseppe.
Popularity trend: Joseph has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Joseph
- What does the name Joseph mean?
- Joseph means "God will increase". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Joseph come from?
- Joseph originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Joseph a boy or girl name?
- Joseph is a boy name.