Joseph Hughes Name Origin
/JOE-sef HEEM-psel HYOOZ/-
American (White) 50% -
British (White) 30%
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Canadian (White) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Joseph
- Last Name: Hughes
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Joseph is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God will increase.' Hughes is a Welsh surname derived from the given name Hugh, meaning 'heart,' 'mind,' or 'spirit.' The name combination suggests Anglo-American or British origins, with common usage in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Joseph each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).