Josef
Josef: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Josef
- A male given name, variant of Joseph.
How popular is Josef?
Since 1880, 9,158 boys in the U.S. have been named Josef. Its highest rank for boys was #663 in 1984. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Josef
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Sibling name ideas for Josef
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Josef FAQ
What does the name Josef mean?
A male given name, variant of Joseph.
How popular is the name Josef?
Since 1880, 9,158 boys in the U.S. have been named Josef. Its highest rank for boys was #663 in 1984. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Josef a boy or girl name?
Josef is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 9,158 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.