Shmiel 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

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Popularity Comparison

Shmiel Rank #2,872
Yossi Rank #2,943

Shmiel is more popular, ranked #2872 vs #2943 for Yossi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shmiel ___

  • Shmiel Dovid
  • Shmiel Yosef
  • Shmiel Moshe
  • Shmiel Yitzchak
  • Shmiel Menachem

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 Shmiel

Yosef Chana Rivka Menachem Leibish

If you choose Yossi

Noam Tamar Mia Roi Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shmiel or Yossi more popular?

Shmiel is more popular, ranked #2872 compared to Yossi at #2943 in the United States.

What do Shmiel and Yossi mean?

Shmiel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Yossi means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shmiel and Yossi boy or girl names?

Shmiel is primarily a boy name. Yossi is primarily a boy name.

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