Joseph

At a Glance: Name: Joseph – Meaning: may he (God) add – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JOH-zuhf

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Joseph is a Hebrew name meaning "may he (God) add," and it's stayed a steady presence on the SSA charts for well over a century. If you want a name with real staying power rather than a trend that fades, this is one to consider. Its pronunciation, JOH-zuhf, is familiar and easy for most people to say right away.

Meaning & Origin of Joseph

Meaning: May he (god) add.

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Joseph

Phonetic: JOH-zuhf   IPA: /ˈdʒoʊzəf/

Popularity of Joseph

Joseph peaked at #5 in 1912 with 12,062 babies given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #32 with 7,223 — still comfortably inside the top 50 more than a century later.

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

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FAQ

What does the name Joseph mean?

May he (god) add. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Joseph)

How do you pronounce Joseph?

Joseph is pronounced JOH-zuhf (IPA: /ˈdʒoʊzəf/).

Is Joseph a popular name right now?

Joseph peaked at #5 in 1912 and is ranked #32 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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