Jose
ho-SAY
Popularity
#14219
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
592,999
Peak Year
#12,916 in 2002
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Jose is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase'. It is related to Joseph.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Jose Mourinho
Portuguese football manager.
Jose Carreras
Spanish operatic tenor.
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