Jose

Meaning of Jose

Jose is a form of Joseph, meaning "God will add" or "God will increase."

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

Popularity of Jose

Jose has held fairly steady, sitting around #95 in 2025 after peaking at #28 in 2004.

Notable people named Jose

• José Mourinho
  Football manager and coach
• José Carreras
  Spanish operatic tenor
• José Feliciano
  Puerto Rican singer-songwriter
• José Canseco
  Former Major League Baseballer
• José Ferrer
  Puerto Rican actor, director

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Questions about the name Jose

What does the name Jose mean?

Jose means jose is a form of joseph, meaning "god will add" or "god will increase.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jose?

In 2025, Jose ranked #95 for boys, down from #91 the year before.

When was Jose most popular?

Jose peaked at #28 in 2004.