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José Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
José is a popular boy name in 4 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
José is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #3, with an average rank of 4 across 4 ranked entries.
José is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as God will add and he will add.
José appears across 4 countries, especially in Africa, Americas, and North America, including Cuba, Guatemala, and Angola.
Common forms and related variants include Giuseppe and Joseph.
Pronunciation references include ho-SEH, zhoo-ZEH, IPA /xoˈse/, and IPA xoˈse.
Best rank
#3
Used as
boy
Main origins
Hebrew
Origins: Hebrew
Common meanings: The Spanish and Portuguese form of 'Joseph,' meaning 'God will add.' It is one of the most popular and iconic names in the Hispanic world.
Pronunciation samples: ho-SEH, zhoo-ZEH | IPA: /xoˈse/, xoˈse, ʒuˈzɛ
Variants and aliases: Giuseppe, Joseph
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
Americas
North America
South America