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Josep is the Catalan form of the Hebrew name Joseph. It shares the same etymological roots as the biblical name, referring to the addition or increase provided by God. While Joseph is a staple in English-speaking countries, Josep remains a distinctively regional variant primarily found in Catalonia and surrounding areas.
Less common today
Josep isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,257 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned football manager and former player known as Pep Guardiola
Operatic tenor and member of The Three Tenors
Influential Catalan journalist and writer
Former President of the Government of Catalonia
Famous Catalan muralist and painter
