Josep

♂ Boy

Pronounced zhoo-ZEP /ʒuˈzɛp/Medium

Meaning: The Catalan form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; He will increase.' A classic name at home in Catalonia.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Catalan Joseph: Josep means 'God will add' (said 'zhoo-ZEP'). Classic and continental.

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Origin MediumCatalan, Hebrew

MeaningThe Catalan form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; He will increase.' A classic name at home in Catalonia.

U.S. rank (2024)#11565 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Josep is the Catalan form of Joseph ('God will add'), long at home in Catalonia. It keeps the classic's warmth with a continental accent - rare in the U.S. (said 'zhoo-ZEP').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., familiar in Catalan-speaking regions. Rare, classic, and continental.

Did you know? Josep is the Catalan form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; He will increase' - a classic name carried across Catalonia (said 'zhoo-ZEP').

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Josep — Catalan form of Joseph; 'God will add'

Variations

JosephJosepGiuseppe

Nicknames

PepJo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Josep mean?

Josep is the Catalan form of Joseph, Hebrew for 'God will add; He will increase.'

How do you pronounce Josep?

It's said zhoo-ZEP /ʒuˈzɛp/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Josep a boy or girl name?

Josep is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Josep?

Josep is a rare name in the U.S.