Joseph

Meaning of Joseph

Joseph means "God will increase" or "God will add". It suggests growth, abundance, and divine favor.

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

Popularity of Joseph

Joseph has held fairly steady, sitting around #29 in 2025 after peaking at #6 in 2003.

Notable people named Joseph

• Joseph Biden
  46th President of the United States
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt
  Actor, director, and producer
• Joseph Stalin
  Soviet dictator and politician
• Joseph Campbell
  Mythologist and writer
• Joseph Conrad
  Novelist and short-story writer

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Questions about the name Joseph

What does the name Joseph mean?

Joseph means joseph means "god will increase" or "god will add". it suggests growth, abundance, and divine favor, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Joseph?

In 2025, Joseph ranked #29 for boys, up from #32 the year before.

When was Joseph most popular?

Joseph peaked at #6 in 2003.