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Yossef

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOH-sef /ˈjo.sɛf/Medium

Meaning: Yossef is a Hebrew spelling of Joseph, from Yosef, 'he will add; God shall increase.' A classic biblical name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic biblical name: Yossef spells Joseph — 'God shall increase' (said 'YOH-sef'). Warm and timeless.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningYossef is a Hebrew spelling of Joseph, from Yosef, 'he will add; God shall increase.' A classic biblical name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10851 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419972024

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

Yossef is a Hebrew spelling of Joseph, from Yosef, 'he will add; God shall increase.' One of the great biblical names, it reads as warm, classic, and timeless (said 'YOH-sef').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as this spelling, mostly in Jewish families. Rare, classic, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Yossef is a Hebrew spelling of Joseph — 'he will add; God shall increase' — a beloved biblical name (said 'YOH-sef').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Yossef — Hebrew spelling of Joseph; 'God shall increase'

Variations

YosefYossephJoseph

Nicknames

Yossi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yossef mean?

Yossef is a Hebrew spelling of Joseph, meaning 'he will add; God shall increase.'

How do you pronounce Yossef?

It's said YOH-sef /ˈjo.sɛf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yossef a boy or girl name?

Yossef is a boy's name.

How popular is Yossef?

Yossef is a rare name in the U.S.

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