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Giuseppe

♂ Boy

Pronounced joo-ZEP-pay /d͡ʒu.ˈzɛp.peɪ/Medium

Meaning: He will add; God will increase (Italian form of Joseph)Medium

In 30 seconds: Giuseppe is the Italian form of Joseph, from the Hebrew name meaning 'he will add' or 'God will increase'.
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Origin MediumItalian
MeaningHe will add; God will increase (Italian form of Joseph)
U.S. rank (2024)#1687 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births99 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,241

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519052024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Giuseppe carries the Hebrew sense of Joseph, 'he will add', through its Italian spelling and sound. The name spread across Italy as one of the country's classic male names, rooted in the same biblical figure that Joseph honors. Its most celebrated bearer is the composer Giuseppe Verdi, who lived from 1813 to 1901 and wrote operas including Rigoletto and Aida.

Giuseppe has a full, musical three-syllable rhythm that feels distinctly Italian. It belongs to a wide Joseph family that includes the variations Yousef, Youssef, and Jozef across other languages.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Giuseppe is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Giuseppe — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

JozefZefYousefYousifYoussef

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
    Italian composer of the Romantic era, best known for operas such as Rigoletto, La Traviata, and Aida. He is regarded as one of the greatest opera composers in history.

If you like Giuseppe…

Joseph— The English form of the same Hebrew name meaning 'he will add'.
Youssef— An Arabic form of Joseph, listed among Giuseppe's variations.
Giovanni— A fellow classic Italian boy's name with a similar full rhythm.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Giuseppe mean?

Giuseppe is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Italian tradition.

How do you pronounce Giuseppe?

It's commonly said joo-ZEP-pay /d͡ʒu.ˈzɛp.peɪ/.

Is Giuseppe a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Giuseppe is used as a boy name.

How popular is Giuseppe?

In 2024, Giuseppe ranked #1687 in the U.S. for boys, with 99 births recorded.