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Jose

Meaning: he will add (Spanish Joseph) · Origin: Hebrew (via Spanish) · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

The Spanish and Portuguese form of Joseph. José Martí is Cuba's national hero.

Famous people named Jose

José Martí (poet)
José Mourinho (football manager)

Nicknames

Pepe, Joselito

Variants & related names

José, Joseph, Giuseppe

Jose name art

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FAQ

What does the name Jose mean?

Jose means “he will add (Spanish Joseph)”. It comes from Hebrew (via Spanish).

Is Jose a popular name?

Yes — Jose has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Jose?

Pepe, Joselito.

What are other forms of Jose?

José, Joseph, Giuseppe.

Similar names

Noah · James · Elijah · Benjamin · Levi · Ezra

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.