Josef
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Josef
Josef
Boy
german
2 syllables
Josef is a german boy's name meaning "German form of joseph; god will increase".
The meaning of Josef is "German form of joseph; god will increase" — a boy name of german origin. It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- german
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
German form of joseph; god will increase
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Josef
Very rare in US records
What does Josef mean?
Josef is a boy name of german origin meaning "German form of joseph; god will increase".
Is Josef a rare name?
Yes. Josef does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Josef
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