Hosea

At a Glance: Name: Hosea – Meaning: from the Hebrew imperative 'save!' (of the verb 'to save') – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: used for both boys and girls

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Hosea comes from Hebrew, drawn from the imperative form of the verb 'to save' — literally meaning 'save!'. It's a name with real weight behind it, straightforward in origin even if it isn't common today. For a parent who wants a name with a clear root, Hosea fits that bill.

Meaning & Origin of Hosea

Meaning: From the hebrew imperative 'save!' (of the verb 'to save').

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Hosea

Hosea saw its widest use back in 1885, when it ranked #360 with 24 babies given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #2343, with just 60 recorded — a name that's held on in small numbers across more than a century of Social Security data.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Hosea mean?

From the hebrew imperative ‘save!’ (of the verb ‘to save’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hosea)

Is Hosea a popular name right now?

Hosea peaked at #360 in 1885 and is ranked #2343 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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