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
Meaning & origin
Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'.
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.
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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.