Meaning, origin, history
Joseph is a popular male given name of Hebrew origin. It means "he will add" or "increase". According to the Bible, Joseph was the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus Christ.
The name Jozef is the Slavic version of Joseph. It is particularly common in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other Slavic countries. In these cultures, Jozef is often associated with St. Joseph, the patron saint of workers and a protective figure in Catholicism.
Historically, Jozef has been used as a given name for centuries. Famous individuals named Jozef include Jozef Tiso, the president of Slovakia during World War II, and Jozef Pilsudski, the first head of state of Poland.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Jozef since 1880
Total births
1,165
Total since 1880
Peak year
2005
57 births
in 2023
13
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-9%
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vs previous 5 years