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Jossiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced hoh-see-EL /ˌhoʊ.siˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew-influenced name popular in Latino families, built on a Jo-/Josi- element (echoing Jehovah/Joseph) plus -el ('God'); often read 'Jehovah is God' or 'God adds.' Route is layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A faith-rooted Latino name: Jossiel carries an -el ('God') element (said 'hoh-see-EL'). Modern and meaningful, route layered.
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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish
MeaningA Hebrew-influenced name popular in Latino families, built on a Jo-/Josi- element (echoing Jehovah/Joseph) plus -el ('God'); often read 'Jehovah is God' or 'God adds.' Route is layered, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#6990 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220082025

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

Jossiel builds on a Jo- element plus the Hebrew -el ('God'), in the mold of Jasiel and Josiel. Popular in Latino families, it reads faith-rooted and modern; its route is layered, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'hoh-see-EL').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Latino families. Rare, faith-rooted, and modern.

Did you know? Jossiel joins a Jo-/Josi- element (echoing Jehovah or Joseph) with -el ('God') - a Hebrew-influenced name popular in Latino families, often read 'Jehovah is God'; the route is layered, which we note (said 'hoh-see-EL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Jossiel — Hebrew-influenced Latino; -el 'God'; layered

Variations

JosielJasielYossiel

Nicknames

JossiJoss

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If you like Jossiel…

Josiel— a spelling twin
Jasiel— a like -el Hebrew/Latino name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jossiel mean?

Jossiel joins a Jo- element with -el ('God'), often read 'Jehovah is God.' The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jossiel?

It's said hoh-see-EL /ˌhoʊ.siˈɛl/ - three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Jossiel a boy or girl name?

Jossiel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jossiel?

Jossiel is a rare name in the U.S.

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