Find out how popular the first name Joeph has been for the last 16 years (from 1975 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Joeph by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Joeph is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Joeph.

The history of the first name Joeph

The name Joeph is thought to have originated from the Hebrew name Yosef, which is derived from the Hebrew root word "yasaf," meaning "to add" or "to increase." The name Yosef first appeared in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible, where it was borne by one of the twelve sons of Jacob, Joseph.

The name Joeph is an English variant spelling of the more common Joseph, which was introduced into the English language through the Latin form "Ioseph" and the Greek form "Iōsēph." The spelling "Joeph" is an older English variant that was more commonly used in the Middle Ages and Early Modern period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Joeph can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a great survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Ioeph" in this document.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Joeph. One of the earliest was Joeph Holden (c. 1510–1554), an English Protestant reformer and martyr who was burned at the stake for his religious beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary I.

Another notable bearer of the name was Joeph Dudley (1647–1720), an English colonial administrator who served as the President of New England from 1686 to 1689 and the Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay from 1702 to 1715.

In the realm of literature, Joeph Addison (1672–1719) was an English essayist, poet, and playwright, best known for his contributions to the periodical The Spectator.

In the field of science, Joeph Priestley (1733–1804) was an English chemist and philosopher who is credited with the discovery of oxygen and the invention of soda water.

Finally, Joeph Smith (1805–1844) was the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement and the author of the Book of Mormon, a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint tradition.

While the spelling "Joeph" is less common today, it remains an English variant of the more widely used Joseph, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural heritage.

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