Jose vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
7,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jose Rank #91
Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #91 for Jose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Jose at #91 in the United States.

What do Jose and Joseph mean?

Jose means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Jose and Joseph boy or girl names?

Jose is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.

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