Joseph vs Jose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

Popularity Comparison

Joseph Rank #32
Jose Rank #91

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joseph or Jose more popular?

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

What do Joseph and Jose mean?

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

Are Joseph and Jose boy or girl names?

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

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