Josef is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning “God will increase (variant of Joseph).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Jos. Josef is a popular choice for boys, with a strong popularity score of 78 out of 100.
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YOH-zef
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Josef means “God will increase (variant of Joseph).” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Josef is pronounced YOH-zef.
Josef is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Josef has a popularity score of 78 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Josef include Jos.
Middle names that pair well with Josef include Josef James, Josef Alexander, Josef William, Josef Thomas.
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