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At a Glance: Name: Jose – Meaning: may God add (another child to the family) — inherited from Joseph – Origin: Spanish – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ho-ZAY
Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, carrying the same meaning: "may God add" — as in another child to the family. Pronounced ho-ZAY, it has a worldly, timeless, classic feel, the kind of name that's been in steady use across generations rather than tied to one moment. If you want something with real staying power behind it, Jose has that.
Meaning & Origin of Jose
Meaning: May god add (another child to the family) — inherited from joseph.
Origin: Spanish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jose
Phonetic: ho-ZAY IPA: /hoʊˈzeɪ/
Popularity of Jose
Jose peaked at #28 in 2004, when 12,187 boys were given the name, and has eased to #91 in 2024 with 3,768 — still a name plenty of families are choosing, just settled well below its high point.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Jose mean?
May god add (another child to the family) — inherited from joseph. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jose)
How do you pronounce Jose?
Jose is pronounced ho-ZAY (IPA: /hoʊˈzeɪ/).
Is Jose a popular name right now?
Jose peaked at #28 in 2004 and is ranked #91 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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