Ioseb
“God will increase — from Joseph”
Georgian origin · Unisex name
#1975US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.5%Percentile
What does Ioseb mean and where does it come from?
Ioseb is a Georgian variant of the name Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add'.
Cultural significance
Ioseb is commonly used in Georgia and has historical significance due to its biblical roots.
Peak popularity
Reached #1975 in 2015 — currently #1975 in the US.
How else can you spell Ioseb?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Ioseb?
Ioseb works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Ioseb Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
Ioseb John
One syllable · timeless choice
Ioseb Luke
One syllable · timeless choice
Ioseb Grace
One syllable · timeless choice
Ioseb Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
Ioseb Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
How popular is Ioseb right now?
Holding steady — currently #1975 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Ioseb is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Ioseb?
BIBLICAL GREEK
Ioses
BIBLICAL
Joses
CROATIAN
JoškoJosoJozo
DUTCH
JefJoepJoopJoosJoostJosSjefZef
Famous people named Ioseb
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Ioseb Jughashvili
Better known as Joseph Stalin, he was the leader of the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953.
What names sound and feel like Ioseb?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Ioseb also consider these
How is Ioseb written in other languages?
იოსებ
Georgian
Gender variants of Ioseb
Finka CROATIANIna CROATIANJosipa CROATIANJozefina CROATIANJožica CROATIANJosefa CZECHJosefine DANISHJosephine DUTCHJozefien DUTCHJo ENGLISHJodene ENGLISHJodi ENGLISHJodie ENGLISHJody ENGLISHJoetta ENGLISHJoey ENGLISHJojo ENGLISHJoleen ENGLISHJolene ENGLISHJosepha ENGLISHJosephina ENGLISHJosephine ENGLISHJosie ENGLISHPosie ENGLISHPosy ENGLISHIina FINNISHJosefiina FINNISHFifi FRENCHJosée FRENCHJosèphe FRENCHJoséphine FRENCHJosette FRENCHJosiane FRENCHJosefine GERMANJosepha GERMANJosephine GERMANJozefa HUNGARIANGiosetta ITALIANGiuseppa ITALIANGiuseppina ITALIANPina ITALIANJosefine NORWEGIANJózefa POLISHJózefina POLISHJosefa PORTUGUESEJosefina PORTUGUESEJozefína SLOVAKJožefa SLOVENEJozefa SLOVENEJožica SLOVENEPepca SLOVENEJosefa SPANISHJosefina SPANISHPepita SPANISHJosefina SWEDISHJosefine SWEDISH
Common questions about the name Ioseb
What does the name Ioseb mean?
Ioseb means "God will increase — from Joseph" — a name rooted in Georgian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Ioseb?
Ioseb is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Ioseb?
Ioseb originates from Georgian tradition. Georgian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Ioseb a common or rare name?
Ioseb is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Ioseb more of a girl or boy name?
Ioseb is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.
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