Hosea
Hosea: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ · /ˌhoʊˈzeɪə/
Meaning and origin of Hosea
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Latin Hōsēās, from Ancient Greek Ὡσηέ (Hōsēé), from Biblical Hebrew הוֹשֵׁעַ (hōšḗaʿ, “Hosea”), from the masculine singular imperative of הוֹשִׁיעַ (hoshía', “to save”).
How popular is Hosea?
Since 1880, 20 girls and 5,481 boys in the U.S. have been named Hosea (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3875 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #360 in 1885. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Hosea FAQ
What does the name Hosea mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Latin Hōsēās, from Ancient Greek Ὡσηέ (Hōsēé), from Biblical Hebrew הוֹשֵׁעַ (hōšḗaʿ, “Hosea”), from the masculine singular imperative of הוֹשִׁיעַ (hoshía', “to save”).
What is the origin of the name Hosea?
Hosea is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Hosea?
Since 1880, 20 girls and 5,481 boys in the U.S. have been named Hosea (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3875 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #360 in 1885. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hosea a boy or girl name?
Hosea is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 20 girls and 5,481 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.