Joseph
Joseph is a boy name of Hebrew origin, ranked #30 in popularity, meaning God will increase.
What Joseph means
God will increase.
Joseph sits at 6 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.
Where Joseph comes from
Hebrew names are frequently built as short phrases rather than single words, and many are theophoric — they contain a name of God as one element. This is why so many carry a full sentence of meaning.
Joseph is recorded as Hebrew in origin. Browse other Hebrew names.
How popular is Joseph?
Joseph is ranked #30. Names in this band tend to be the comfortable middle ground — recognised everywhere, but common enough to need no explanation and rare enough to still feel chosen.
The character of Joseph
Joseph spans scripture and the long-established classics, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.
Names like Joseph
These share Joseph's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- James — Supplanter; a timeless classic.
- Benjamin — Son of the right hand.
- Jacob — Supplanter; holder of the heel.
- John — God is gracious.
- Josephine — God will increase.
- Judith — Woman of Judea; praised.
- Elizabeth — Pledged to God; God is my oath.
- Leah — Weary; delicate.
- Mary — Beloved; star of the sea.
- Rebecca — To bind; captivating.
- Sarah — Princess; noblewoman.
- Theodore — Gift of God.