What origin is the name Josse?

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

What are good sister names for Josse?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Josse — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Both spellings are used. Josse means "Means the Lord will add; a medieval French and English variation of the Hebrew name Joseph."; Jose is listed with the meaning "God will increase; He shall add". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Josse

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Josse

Josse

Boy

French

2 syllables

Josse is a French boy's name meaning "Means the Lord will add; a medieval French and English variation of the Hebrew name Joseph".

Josse is a boy's name of French origin meaning "Means the Lord will add; a medieval French and English variation of the Hebrew name Joseph". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Josse mean?

Means the Lord will add; a medieval French and English variation of the Hebrew name Joseph.

How popular is Josse?

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Quick answers about Josse

What does Josse mean?

Josse is a boy name of French origin meaning "Means the Lord will add; a medieval French and English variation of the Hebrew name Joseph.".

How popular is Josse?

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Sister names that go with Josse

Charlotte Isabelle Josephine Genevieve Eloise Juliette

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Josse.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Other spellings of Josse

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Jose — "God will increase; He shall add" (Spanish)

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Josse at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: J
Ends with: -se
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

5-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Josse?

Josse means "Means the Lord will add; a medieval French and English variation of the Hebrew name Joseph." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (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)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Jacob — "Jacob comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, usually explained as 'holder of the heel' or 'one who follows'. He is a patriarch in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)