Amos

Meaning of Amos

It means 'to carry' or 'burden-bearer', often interpreted as 'borne by God'.

Amos has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Amos

Amos has cooled off, slipping to #730 in 2025, down from a peak of #599 in 2021.

Notable people named Amos

• Amos Oz
  Acclaimed Israeli author, intellectual
• Amos Lee
  Popular American singer-songwriter
• Amos Alonzo Stagg
  Legendary American football coach
• Amos Tversky
  Pioneering cognitive psychologist, economist
• Amos Gitai
  Award-winning Israeli film director

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Questions about the name Amos

What does the name Amos mean?

Amos means it means 'to carry' or 'burden-bearer', often interpreted as 'borne by god', and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Amos a boy's or a girl's name?

Amos is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Amos?

In 2025, Amos ranked #730 for boys, down from #699 the year before.

When was Amos most popular?

Amos peaked at #599 in 2021.