What origin is the name József?

József comes from Hungarian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hungarian tradition pair naturally with József — for example Magdi, Zsu, Kamill. You can browse more on our hungarian names page.

József

Discover the meaning and origin of the name József

József

Boy

Hungarian

2 syllables

József is a Hungarian boy's name meaning "A name meaning he will add or God shall increase.".

The meaning of József is "A name meaning he will add or God shall increase." — a boy name of Hungarian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hungarian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A name meaning he will add or God shall increase.

Popularity

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What does József mean?

József is a boy name of Hungarian origin meaning "A name meaning he will add or God shall increase.".

How popular is József?

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Sister names that go with József

Magdi Zsu Kamill Kati Franciska Adrienn

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for József.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Names with a similar meaning to József

József means "A name meaning he will add or God shall increase." — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Joseph — "Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is a son of Jacob and also the husband of Mary." (Hebrew)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)