Countries
6
Joseph Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Joseph is a popular boy name in 6 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Joseph is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 3 across 6 ranked entries.
Joseph is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as God will add and he will add.
Joseph appears across 6 countries, especially in Africa, Asia, and Europe, including Cameroon, Liberia, and DR Congo.
Common forms and related variants include Giuseppe, Ġużeppi, Joe, Joey, and Youssef.
Pronunciation references include JOH-zef, JOH-zif, JOS-ef, and zho-ZEF.
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Hebrew
Origins: Hebrew
Common meanings: A Hebrew name meaning 'God will add' or 'he will increase.' Famously held by various biblical figures, it symbolizes growth, protection, and faith.
Pronunciation samples: JOH-zef, JOH-zif, JOS-ef, zho-ZEF | IPA: /ˈdʒoʊzɪf/, ˈdʒozef, dʒoˈzɛf, ʒozɛf
Variants and aliases: Giuseppe, Ġużeppi, Joe, Joey, Youssef
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
Asia
Europe