Jose name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Hebrew

Usage: English, Telugu, Tagalog, Portuguese, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: ho-zay

Meaning: May God Give Increase, God will Add Another Son and He (God) Will Add

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What does Jose mean?
Variations of Jose
Nicknames for Jose
Middle Names for Jose
How popular is Jose?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Jose
Famous People Named Jose
Lists having Jose

What does Jose mean?

Jose's meaning is May God Give Increase, God will Add Another Son or He (God) Will Add is a gender-neutral name. It is rooted from Hebrew is used dominantly in Spanish, Finnish, Norwegian, Telugu, Danish, Tagalog, Swedish, English and Portuguese.

Jose is a variation of biblical and well-known Josi. Josi is variant form of biblical and trendy Josefine. Also Josi is variant of Josine. Josi is also a variant of biblical and widespread Joséphine.

Josi is short of Josiane. Josi is Finnish cognate of Jose. Originated from Hebrew, Well-Known and Perennial Josi, Josi means "God Would Multiply and He (God) Will Add". Jose is version of biblical and dominant Joseph.

Joseph is equivalent of Ιωσηφ, the Greek Spelling of the Hebrew Name יוֹסֵף Meaning He Will Add in Latin language. Joseph's meaning is Yahweh Will Add, God Shall Add a Another Son and God Would Multiply has origin in Hebrew.

Jose is equivalent of Josva in Finnish language.

How do I pronounce Jose?

The two syllabled name Jose is commonly pronounced as ho-zay.

Variants of Jose

Joce, Joseph, Josi, Guiseppe, Joey, Aaronjoseph, Josephanthony, Josefine, Josine, Joséphine, Juanjose, Josealfredo, Jean, Johannes, Juan, Josva, Joshva

Nicknames for Jose

Baby name Jose is already a short name, but some possible candidates include:

Names that rhyme with Jose

How popular is the name Jose?

Jose was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 569059 babies have been named Jose since 1880. When at its peak in 2004, it ranked 28th when 12860 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 253 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 37 times Also, Jose is a popular name in Spain given to over 20519 babies in 15 years.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 2002, 1771 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 27th position. Additionally, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 15 times

Jose is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 434 on boy names chart when 66 babies were given the name Jose. Over 765 people have been named Jose in England and Wales.

Jose is a unique baby name in France, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 2000 names. In 2011, it ranked 1148th when 33 boys were named Jose.

There are over 152 babies that have been given the name Jose in France.

However things change on global perspective, Jose is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 30 have the name as well as in, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Philippines, Ecuador, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Chile, Dominican Republic, Mozambique, Angola, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, DR Congo, Bolivia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Paraguay and Panama.

Also the baby name is popular in India, Uruguay, East Timor, Madagascar, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Canada, Netherlands, England, Belgium, Congo, Germany, Central African Republic, Japan, South Africa, Haiti, Ethiopia and Belize.

According to our evaluation, at least 29060000 people have been bestowed Jose around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	93	3704	11114	8
2022	88	3990	11164	8
2021	89	3971	12117	7
2020	94	3838	9509	10
2019	92	4124	15501	5
2018	89	4312	10525	9
2017	81	4810	14093	6
2016	77	5114	9405	11
2015	80	5170	9473	11
2014	76	5482	10120	10

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Jose in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	546	1682	5136	8292
	2027	130	62	4

What numerology tells about Jose?

You are reliable but unpredictable, fragile but emotionless at the same time. You are reliable, trustworthy, and like to do more than you can. People find it easy to communicate with you but only after you find a way to relax in their presence. You often end up hurt and disappointed. You hate monotony and everything that has to be done in routine. You are against the cruelty of any kind and have a short temper.

Looking for names similar to Jose? Please go through the following names

Jael - Primarily used in Hindi and German eminent, Jael is originated from Hebrew, meaning of Jael is "Mountain Goat or Capricorn" is a gender insensitive name
Jaymie - Unfamiliar Jaymie has its origin in Hebrew language bestowed upon both genders, Jaymie means "Supplanter" is used mainly in English
Dijon means God is Gracious normally used for both genders used primarily in English is of Hebrew origin. Dijon is derivative of Dejohn.
Jesco - Unfamiliar and Contemporary Jesco is originated from Hebrew language is a baby boy name substantially used in German, Jesco means "Honor and Strong". Jesco is derived from Jesko.
Tseruja is originated from Hebrew is used in French, Tseruja means "Balsam" is used as a baby girl name

Middle names for Jose

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Famous people named Jose

Jose Ramos, Puerto Rican boxing manager and salesman

Jose David Lapuz, member of the UNESCO Advisory Committee on Human Rights and Poverty based
Jose Levy, English theatre practitioner
Jose Luis Razo Jr., Jose Luis Razo Jr
Jose Kusugak, Inuk politician from Repulse Bay, Nunavut, Canada
Jose the Galilean, d
Jose Caballero, founder of a Filipino martial art called De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orihinal
Jose ben Halafta, Tanna of the fourth generation
Jose Cabalum Sr., Jose Cabalum Sr
Jose Julio Cabanillas Serrano, Spanish poet
Jose Barraquer, Spanish ophthalmologist born in Barcelona
Jose Panachippuram, noted short story writer
Jose Compean, former United States Border Patrol Agent, convicted of shooting a fleeing, illegal alien drug smuggler on the United States–Mexico border near El Paso, Texas

Jose Rodriguez, American political activist
Jose Antonio Bengoechea, was a Basque-American born in Bedarona, Biscay
Jose Nolledo, lawyer, constitutional law expert
Jose Antonio Llama, former director on the executive board of the Cuban American National Foundation
Jose Antonio Gomariz, Argentine economist and educator
Jose Risueño, Spanish painter and sculptor of the Baroque period
Jose Antonio Canales Rivera, well-known Spanish bullfighter
Jose Tomas Sanchez, Filipino cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
Jose Canseco, José Canseco Capas Jr
Jose P. Laurel, Filipino politician and judge
Jose Chavez y Chavez, outlaw from the New Mexican Territory
Jose Esteves, mayor of Milpitas, California

Jose Maria Sison, Filipino writer and activist
Jose Rivera, member of the New York State Assembly, representing the Fordham-Bedford
Jose Alberto Laboy, former Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player
Jose Mari Chan, Chinese Filipino singer
Jose Coye, Belizean politician and a member of the People's United Party
Jose Chemo Soto, mayor of Canóvanas
Jose Romero, former Australian rules footballer
Jose Calugas, member of the Philippine Scouts during World War II
Jose Dalisay Jr., Jose Y. Dalisay Jr
Jose Diokno, Filipino nationalist
Jose Rodriguez, Jose A. Rodriguez, Jr
Jose Llana, Filipino-American singer and actor best
Jose Miguel Arroyo, former First Gentleman of the Philippines

Jose Medeles, American musician based in Portland, Oregon
Jose Collins, English actress and singer celebrated for her performances
Jose Diaz-Balart, Cuban-American journalist and television anchorman
Jose F. Valdez, military person
Jose Solorio, American politician
Jose Peralta, American politician
Jose Antonio Zapata Cabral, Mexican journalist and filmmaker
Jose Davis, former arena football quarterback
Jose Valdivia Jr., Jose Valdivia Jr
Jose Pablo Cantillo, American actor
Jose Isasi, Cuban-American businessman
Jose Slaughter, retired American basketball player

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html

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