Jose Name Origin
/ho-seh/-
Mexican (Hispanic) 40%
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Spanish (Hispanic) 35%
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Portuguese (Hispanic) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Jose
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Jose is a common masculine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God will increase.' It is widely used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Jose each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).