Jose
Jose: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊˈzeɪ/ · /həʊˈzeɪ/
Meaning and origin of Jose
- A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Joseph, an anglicized spelling of Spanish José and Portuguese José.
- A surname transferred from the given name, derived from the given name.
- A female given name.
- A diminutive of the female given name Josephine.
Etymology
From Spanish/Portuguese José, from Hebrew. Doublet of Joseph.
How popular is Jose?
Since 1880, 4,220 girls and 592,512 boys in the U.S. have been named Jose (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1108 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #28 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #95 for boys, with 3,678 babies given the name.
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Jose FAQ
What does the name Jose mean?
A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Joseph, an anglicized spelling of Spanish José and Portuguese José. A surname transferred from the given name, derived from the given name. A female given name. A diminutive of the female given name Josephine. From Spanish/Portuguese José, from Hebrew. Doublet of Joseph.
What is the origin of the name Jose?
Jose is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Jose?
Since 1880, 4,220 girls and 592,512 boys in the U.S. have been named Jose (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1108 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #28 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #95 for boys, with 3,678 babies given the name.
Is Jose a boy or girl name?
Jose is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 4,220 girls and 592,512 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.