Shlome vs Yossi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yossi

Boy #2,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God increases"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,943
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yos

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shlome Rank #3,058
Yossi Rank #2,943

Yossi is more popular, ranked #2943 vs #3058 for Shlome.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shlome ___

  • Shlome Avraham
  • Shlome Yosef
  • Shlome Chaim
  • Shlome David
  • Shlome Binyamin
  • Shlome Moshe

Yossi ___

  • Yossi David
  • Yossi Moshe
  • Yossi Avi
  • Yossi Natan
  • Yossi Eitan
  • Yossi Lior

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shlome

Rivka Devorah Yitzhak Yaakov Miriam

If you choose Yossi

Noam Tamar Mia Roi Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shlome or Yossi more popular?

Yossi is more popular, ranked #2943 compared to Shlome at #3058 in the United States.

What do Shlome and Yossi mean?

Shlome means "peace, wholeness" (Hebrew origin). Yossi means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shlome and Yossi boy or girl names?

Shlome is primarily a boy name. Yossi is primarily a boy name.

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