Yosef

Meaning of Yosef

Yosef means "God will increase" or "God will add."

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

Popularity of Yosef

Yosef has cooled off, slipping to #665 in 2025, down from a peak of #609 in 2024.

Notable people named Yosef

• Joseph Stalin
  Soviet Union leader
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt
  American actor and filmmaker
• Joseph Kennedy
  American businessman and politician
• Joseph Pulitzer
  Publisher of St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Joseph Lister
  British surgeon and antiseptic pioneer

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Questions about the name Yosef

What does the name Yosef mean?

Yosef means yosef means "god will increase" or "god will add.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Yosef?

In 2025, Yosef ranked #665 for boys, down from #609 the year before.

When was Yosef most popular?

Yosef peaked at #609 in 2024.