Joeph
Boy · 1 syllable
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
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About the name Joeph
The given name 'Joeph' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yosef', meaning 'he will add' or 'God will increase', with its linguistic root in the Semitic languages.
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Etymology
The given name 'Joeph' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yosef', meaning 'he will add' or 'God will increase', with its linguistic root in the Semitic languages. The name 'Joeph' is commonly used in cultures and religions associated with the biblical figure of Joseph, including Christianity and Judaism, with notable historical context in the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors.
Joeph currently ranks #8,750 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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