Joses Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Joses

"Joses is a name, usually regarded as a form of Joseph, occurring many times in the New Testament:Joses, one of the four "brothers" of Jesus Joses or Joseph, son of a Mary of Clopas and brother of a James, mentioned in Mark 15:40, Mark 15:47, and Matthew 27:56 Joses or Joseph, the real name of Barnabas according to Acts 4:36 There is also a Ἰησοῦ or a Ἰωσή in Luke 3:29"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2013 👥 33 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Joses is a name, usually regarded as a form of Joseph, occurring many times in the New Testament:Joses, one of the four "brothers" of Jesus Joses or Joseph, son of a Mary of Clopas and brother of a James, mentioned in Mark 15:40, Mark 15:47, and Matthew 27:56 Joses or Joseph, the real name of Barnabas according to Acts 4:36 There is also a Ἰησοῦ or a Ἰωσή in Luke 3:29
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
33
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Joses Mean?

Joses is a name, usually regarded as a form of Joseph, occurring many times in the New Testament:Joses, one of the four "brothers" of Jesus Joses or Joseph, son of a Mary of Clopas and brother of a James, mentioned in Mark 15:40, Mark 15:47, and Matthew 27:56 Joses or Joseph, the real name of Barnabas according to Acts 4:36 There is also a Ἰησοῦ or a Ἰωσή in Luke 3:29

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Joses is a name, usually regarded as a form of Joseph, occurring many times in the New Testament:Joses, one of the four "brothers" of Jesus Joses or Joseph, son of a Mary of Clopas and brother of a James, mentioned in Mark 15:40, Mark 15:47, and Matthew 27:56 Joses or Joseph, the real name of Barnabas according to Acts 4:36 There is also a Ἰησοῦ or a Ἰωσή in Luke 3:29

Root Element
Joses
Core Meaning
"Joses is a name, usually regarded as a form of Joseph, occurring many times in the New Testament:Joses, one of the four "brothers" of Jesus Joses or Joseph, son of a Mary of Clopas and brother of a James, mentioned in Mark 15:40, Mark 15:47, and Matthew 27:56 Joses or Joseph, the real name of Barnabas according to Acts 4:36 There is also a Ἰησοῦ or a Ἰωσή in Luke 3:29"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Joses

J 1
O 6
S 1
E 5
S 1
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

📊 Joses in Numbers

33 US bearers
2013 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Joses" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Joses is a name, usually regarded as a form of Joseph, occurring many times in the New Testament:Joses, one of the four "brothers" of Jesus Joses or Joseph, son of a Mary of Clopas and brother of a James, mentioned in Mark 15:40, Mark 15:47, and Matthew 27:56 Joses or Joseph, the real name of Barnabas according to Acts 4:36 There is also a Ἰησοῦ or a Ἰωσή in Luke 3:29".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~33 people named Joses in the US. Peaked in 2013 with 7 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Joses?

The Life Path number for Joses is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 3.

Is Joses a boy or girl name?

Joses is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Joses in the US?

Approximately 33 people in the United States are named Joses. The name peaked in 2013 with 7 recorded uses.

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