US Popularity:22820
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Jehovah increases
Josephus is a boy's name of Hebrew origin. It is a variant of Joseph which means "Jehovah increases." If celebrating your faith is important to you, choosing a biblical name like Josephus is a lovely way to welcome your new arrival. Alternatively, if you want to put a different spin on names like Joe or Joseph, calling baby Josephus is a great move. Flavius Josephus was a historian and military leader in the 1st century AD, adding further to this name's vintage charm.

Josephus Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2021
#22820
in 2021
+ 4061
from 2017
In comparison to the previous year's data
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