Josephus

Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Josephus Origin and Meaning

The name Josephus is a boy's name.

Josephus is a masculine name with ancient Roman and Biblical connections, representing the Latin form of Joseph. With roots in Hebrew Yosef meaning "he will add," the name gained prominence through Biblical figures and early Christian history. Most notably, Flavius Josephus was a first-century Jewish historian whose works provide valuable insights into early Jewish and Christian history. This scholarly association gives the name an intellectual, classical quality. While Joseph remains common across many cultures, Josephus offers a distinctive, erudite alternative that maintains the familiar root while evoking classical learning and historical depth. Though rare in contemporary usage, it appeals to parents drawn to names with substantive historical weight and traditional masculine strength. The name carries dignity and gravitas while connecting to the more familiar Joseph tradition.

Josephus Rank in US Top 1000

# 827 in the US

Famous People Named Josephus

• Josephus 1st century Romano,Jewish scholar
• Josephus Daniels 41st Secretary of the U.S. Navy during World War I
• Josephus Nelson Larned American newspaper editor and librarian
• Josephus Melchior Thimister Dutch interior decorator
• Josephus Struthius Polish royal physician
• Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti Austrian naturalist
• Josephus Laurentius Dyckmans Belgian painter
• Josephus Tan (Joon Liang) Singaporean pro bono lawyer

The name Josephus in Pop Culture

• Josephus Aloysius "Joe" Miller character from "The Expanse" book/TV series
• Pronounced (jo SEE,fus)