Jose
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God will increase
Origin: Spanish/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #95 in 2025 with 3,678 babies born.
History: Jose is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Joseph, from the Hebrew 'Yosef,' meaning God will increase. It is one of the most common male names in the Spanish-speaking world, widely used throughout Latin America and Spain. Saint Joseph, father of Jesus, made the name beloved in Catholic tradition.
Famous people named Jose: Jose Mourinho (football manager)
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Jose? About 1 in 905 babies born in 2025 were named Jose, or roughly 10.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jose
What does the name Jose mean?
Jose means “God will increase” from Spanish/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Jose?
Jose has Spanish/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God will increase”.
How popular is Jose?
Jose ranked #95 in 2025 — given to 3,678 babies that year.
When was Jose most popular?
Jose peaked in 2002 with 12,868 babies registered that year.
Is Jose a boy or girl name?
Jose is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Joses in registered births are male.
Is the name Jose rising or falling in popularity?
Jose has risen 9460 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9555 in 2020 to #95 in 2025.
How long has Jose been recorded?
Jose appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.