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José

Olivia Musembi
By Olivia Musembi Senior Content Writer
Updated: Nov 17, 2024 | 👁️ 15 Views | 🔊 15 Pronunciations
✔️ Fact Checked by Selvakumar Mariappan (Technical Specialist)

Gender: Male

Origin: Hebrew

Pronunciation: hoh-seh, /ˈhoʊseɪ/

Popularity Rank: #216

On this page:

  • 1. José Meaning
  • 2. José Pronunciation Guide
  • 3. Record your pronunciation of José
  • 4. Translations of José
  • 5. José Name Popularity
  • 6. Famous People with Name José
  • 7. Nicknames for José
  • 8. José Name Poster
  • 9. Names similar to José

José Meaning

  • Origin - Hebrew

José is a Spanish form of the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'May God give increase'. It is a common name in Spanish-speaking countries and is often used to honor Saint Joseph.

José may be derived from Jos, a name whose meaning is God will Add Another.

The name José is of Hebrew origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.

José is commonly found in Brazil, Mexico, Spain, and 80 more countries.

José Pronunciation Guide

Phonetic Pronunciation: hoh-seh

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhoʊseɪ/

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José Name Popularity

At NamesLook, the name José is recorded 208,558 times globally, ranking it as the 216th most common name worldwide.

José is most prevalent in Brazil, with 27,868 occurrences, making it the 22th most popular name in the country.

In Portugal, the name José is found among 1 in every 7 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.

José Popularity by Country

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CountryRankFrequency
Brazil#221 : 29
Mexico#781 : 36
Spain#831 : 27
Portugal#161 : 7
Colombia#1381 : 65
United States of America#3471 : 109
Chile#811 : 42
Peru#581 : 68
France#3681 : 138
Mauritius#141 : 23
Guatemala#341 : 46
Bolivia#1211 : 88
Panama#431 : 59
Netherlands#2811 : 111
Costa Rica#631 : 45
Argentina#1961 : 92
Uruguay#1531 : 57
Angola#61 : 132
Switzerland#1811 : 135
Belgium#5131 : 243
Italy#2,0681 : 1,245
Ecuador#641 : 95
Puerto Rico#251 : 60
Luxembourg#431 : 85
United Kingdom#2,3681 : 1,557
Canada#1,4211 : 987
Germany#1,6901 : 1,066
Cameroon#1,5241 : 2,791
Sweden#1,1431 : 1,055
Algeria#9,8111 : 16,029
Oman#8,4501 : 11,669
Japan#1,1131 : 1,752
Ireland#1,8731 : 1,822
Honduras#351 : 131
Czechia#1,4371 : 1,805
South Africa#22,0311 : 58,622
Iran#4,4571 : 4,856
Macao#1,5871 : 3,189
China#1,8891 : 4,855
Tunisia#11,3241 : 19,059
United Arab Emirates#19,0101 : 35,540
Austria#3,0431 : 3,870
Denmark#1,8551 : 3,167
Norway#1,7841 : 3,186
Namibia#1,8491 : 5,447
El Salvador#151 : 90
Lebanon#6,0431 : 9,479
Saudi Arabia#71,0641 : 137,723

List of countries the name José is rarely found

Famous People with Name José

  • José A. Baca
    José A. Baca is a Politician from US.
  • José A. Cabranes
    José A. Cabranes is a Lawyer from US.
  • José A. Ferreyra
    José A. Ferreyra is a Actor from Argentina.
  • José A. Fusté
    José A. Fusté is a Judge from US.
  • José A. Larco
    José A. Larco is a Mayor from United Kingdom.
  • José A. Martínez Suárez
    José A. Martínez Suárez is a Film from Argentina.
  • José A. Morales
    José A. Morales is a Composer from Colombia.
  • José A. Muguerza
    José A. Muguerza is a Business from Mexico.
  • José A. Pallares
    José A. Pallares is a Politician from Uruguay.
  • José A. Quiñonez
    José A. Quiñonez is a Innovator from US.
  • José A. Rodríguez Cruz
    José A. Rodríguez Cruz is a Politician from US.
  • José A. Salvador Rodríguez
    José A. Salvador Rodríguez is a Chess from Spain.
  • José A. Santos
    José A. Santos is a Jockey from US.
  • José A. Siqueira Filho
    José A. Siqueira Filho is a Botanist from Brazil.
  • José A. Terry
    José A. Terry is a Politician from Argentina.
  • José A. Viana
    José A. Viana is a Politician from US.
  • José A. Vélez Jr.
    José A. Vélez Jr. is a Jockey from US.
  • José Aarón Alvarado Nieves
    José Aarón Alvarado Nieves is a Wrestler from Mexico.
  • José Abad
    José Abad is a Sculptor from Spain.
  • José Abad
    José Abad is a Academic from Spain.
  • José Abad Carbonell
    José Abad Carbonell is a Engineer from Spain.
  • José Abad Gosálbez
    José Abad Gosálbez is a Politician from Spain.
  • José Abad Santos
    José Abad Santos is a Justice from Philippines.
  • José Abades y Rezano
    José Abades y Rezano is a Physician from Spain.
  • José Abal
    José Abal is a Athletic from Spain.
  • José Abalos
    José Abalos is a Politician from Spain.
  • José Abascal y Carredano
    José Abascal y Carredano is a Politician from Spain.
  • José Abeilhe Rodríguez-Fito
    José Abeilhe Rodríguez-Fito is a Militar from Spain.
  • José Abel
    José Abel is a Politician from East Timor.
  • José Abel
    José Abel is a Artist from Portugal.
  • José Abel Castillo
    José Abel Castillo is a Politician from Ecuador.
  • José Abel Montilla
    José Abel Montilla is a Lawyer from Venezuela.
  • José Abelardo Núñez
    José Abelardo Núñez is a Lawyer from Chile.
  • José Abella
    José Abella is a Politician from Uruguay.
  • José Abella
    José Abella is a Football from Mexico.
  • José Abella y Garaulet
    José Abella y Garaulet is a Painter from Spain.
  • José Abello Silva
    José Abello Silva is a Drug_traffick from Colombia.
  • José Aboulker
    José Aboulker is a Politician from France.
  • José Abraham
    José Abraham is a Composer from Spain.
  • José Abraham Cisneros Gómez
    José Abraham Cisneros Gómez is a Politician from Mexico.
  • José Abreu
    José Abreu is a Baseball from Cuba.
  • José Abreu Felippe
    José Abreu Felippe is a Playwright from Cuba.
  • José Abreu Morell
    José Abreu Morell is a Painter from Cuba.
  • José Abrão
    José Abrão is a Politician from Brazil.
  • José Abueva
    José Abueva is a Scientist from Philippines.
  • José Abád
    José Abád is a Priest from Spain.
  • José Abílio Osório Soares
    José Abílio Osório Soares is a Politician from East Timor.
  • José Acasuso
    José Acasuso is a Player from Argentina.
  • José Acciari
    José Acciari is a Football from Argentina.
  • José Aceituno
    José Aceituno is a Athletic from Chile.
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Nicknames for José

Jo, Z, J-Rod, Seo, Joe Cool, Jay, Zé, Jay-Z, Joey, Jota

José Name Poster

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Names similar to José

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