Josef
Gender: Boy
Meaning: He will add; God will increase
Origin: Hebrew — from Yosef (יוֹסֵף), from yasaf (to add, to increase)
Popularity: Ranked #2860 in 2025 with 44 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Joseph. Shares the meaning 'He will add; God will increase.'
Similar names: josefa, jose, josefina, josely, josen, josep, joseph, joseth
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Josef? About 1 in 75,648 babies born in 2025 were named Josef, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Josef
What does the name Josef mean?
Josef means “He will add; God will increase” from Hebrew — from Yosef (יוֹסֵף), from yasaf (to add, to increase) roots.
What is the origin of the name Josef?
Josef has Hebrew — from Yosef (יוֹסֵף), from yasaf (to add, to increase) origin. The traditional meaning is “He will add; God will increase”.
How popular is Josef?
Josef ranked #2833 in 2025 — given to 44 babies that year.
When was Josef most popular?
Josef peaked in 1999 with 220 babies registered that year.
Is Josef a boy or girl name?
Josef is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Josefs in registered births are male.
Is the name Josef rising or falling in popularity?
Josef has fallen 716 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2117 in 2020 to #2833 in 2025.
How long has Josef been recorded?
Josef appears in birth records across 122 years — from 1900 through 2025.