Find out how popular the first name Amos has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Amos by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Amos is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 413 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Amos.

The history of the first name Amos

The given name Amos originates from the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'amos', which means 'borne' or 'carried'. The name Amos can be traced back to ancient times and has deep roots in the Hebrew Bible.

One of the earliest mentions of the name Amos is found in the Book of Amos, which is part of the Hebrew Bible's Nevi'im (Prophets) section. The Book of Amos is attributed to the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE. He was a shepherd from the town of Tekoa in Judah and is known for his prophecies condemning social injustice and calling for repentance.

Another notable figure in the Bible who bore the name Amos was the father of the prophet Isaiah. He is mentioned in the Book of Isaiah (1:1) as "Amos the prophet".

Throughout history, several prominent individuals have carried the name Amos. One of the earliest recorded examples is Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888), an American teacher, philosopher, and reformer. He was a prominent member of the Transcendentalist movement and the father of the renowned author Louisa May Alcott.

Amos Tversky (1937-1996) was an Israeli psychologist renowned for his work on decision-making and behavioral economics. He collaborated with Daniel Kahneman, and their research on cognitive biases and heuristics earned Kahneman the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2002.

Amos Oz (1939-2018) was a highly acclaimed Israeli writer, novelist, and intellectual. He was a prominent voice in the Israeli peace movement and a recipient of numerous literary awards, including the Israel Prize for Literature in 1998.

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888), an American teacher, philosopher, and reformer, was a prominent member of the Transcendentalist movement and the father of the renowned author Louisa May Alcott.

Amos Gitai (born 1950) is an Israeli filmmaker, screenwriter, and author. He is known for his politically charged films that often explore the complexities of Israeli society and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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