Jose
Hebrew boy's name meaning “he will add”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- he will add
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- Pronunciation
- ho-ZAY
- US rank (2023)
- #93
- Born in 2023
- 3,720
- Peak year
- 2003 (#30)
Meaning & origin
Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'.
Is Jose a Hebrew name?
Yes — Jose is a Hebrew name meaning "he will add". Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Jose ranked #93 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,720 US boys were given the name Jose.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #30 in 2003
“Unranked” means Jose was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with J.
How to spell Jose
Jose is spelled J-O-S-E — 4 letters and 1 syllable, pronounced ho-ZAY. Alternative spellings people use include Joseph.
Variants
Jose: frequently asked questions
What does the name Jose mean?
Jose is a Hebrew name meaning "he will add". Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'.
Where does the name Jose come from?
Jose is of Hebrew origin. Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'.
Is Jose a boy or a girl name?
Jose is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Jose?
In 2023, 3,720 US boys were given the name Jose.
Is Jose a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Jose ranked #93 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you pronounce Jose?
Jose is pronounced ho-ZAY.
How do you spell Jose?
Jose is spelled J-O-S-E. Related spellings include Joseph.
What is Jose short for?
Jose is often used as a short form of Joseph, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Jose?
In 2023, 3,720 US boys were given the name Jose. In the latest US data, Jose ranked #93 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Jose a Hebrew name?
Yes — Jose is a Hebrew name meaning "he will add". Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Jose mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Jose means "he will add". Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'.
Is Jose a biblical name?
Jose is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "he will add".