Where does the name Jose come from?

Jose is a boy name of Spanish origin.

Is Jose a boy or a girl name?

Jose is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Jose are girls and 99% are boys.

How popular is the name Jose in 2023?

Jose ranks #11660 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2002 with 12,916 babies.

How do you pronounce Jose?

Jose is pronounced ho-SAY (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Jose?

Jose is also written as José, Joseph, Giuseppe.

A name from Spanish · Boy

Jose

Spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. The biblical Joseph, sold into Egypt by his brothers, rose to become Pharaoh's vizier. One of the most enduring names in the Spanish-speaking world.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

585,050 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

3,733 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

JSpanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. The biblical Joseph, sold into Egypt by his brothers, rose to become Pharaoh's vizier. One of the most enduring names in the Spanish-speaking world.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Jose".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

José Most common Joseph Giuseppe

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Jose.

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José Martí (Cuban national hero)
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José Mourinho (football manager)
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José Andrés (chef)

Quick answers

People often ask about Jose.

What does the name Jose mean?: Jose means spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. The biblical Joseph, sold into Egypt by his brothers, rose to become Pharaoh's vizier. One of the most enduring names in the Spanish-speaking world.
Where does the name Jose come from?: Jose is a boy name of Spanish origin.
Is Jose a boy or a girl name?: Jose is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Jose are girls and 99% are boys.
How popular is the name Jose in 2023?: Jose ranks #11660 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2002 with 12,916 babies.
How do you pronounce Jose?: Jose is pronounced ho-SAY (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Jose?: Jose is also written as José, Joseph, Giuseppe.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.