Amos vs Yosef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yosef

Boy #612 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, He shall increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Arabic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#612
Total SSA Count
466
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yossi, Yosi, Sefi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amos Rank #699
Yosef Rank #612

Yosef is more popular, ranked #612 vs #699 for Amos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amos ___

  • Amos James
  • Amos Lee
  • Amos John
  • Amos David
  • Amos Cole
  • Amos Ray

Yosef ___

  • Yosef Aaron
  • Yosef David
  • Yosef Eliyahu
  • Yosef Chaim
  • Yosef Moshe
  • Yosef Tzvi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amos

Elijah Ezra Naomi Ruth Silas

If you choose Yosef

Rivka Sarah Miriam Menachem Ari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amos or Yosef more popular?

Yosef is more popular, ranked #612 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Amos and Yosef mean?

Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin). Yosef means "God will add, He shall increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amos and Yosef boy or girl names?

Amos is primarily a boy name. Yosef is primarily a boy name.

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