Jose Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jose Name at a Glance

Name	Jose
Meaning	May God give increase.
Origin	Portuguese
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jose Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jose means “May God give increase”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jose Name Origin

Our database records Jose under Portuguese origin. Browse more Portuguese baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jose a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jose is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jose

When considering Jose for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.