Jos

Jos is a masculine first name that is regarded as a Dutch short form of Jodokus. The meaning of the name is 'the fighter' or 'the lord'.

What does the name Jos mean?

The name Jos represents a Dutch abbreviation of Jodokus. It translates to 'the fighter' or 'the lord'. The origins of the name can be found in the Celtic and Breton terms iud or jud, which mean 'the lord', 'the battle', and 'the war'. Furthermore, Jos is frequently viewed as a shortened form of Jozef, a Dutch variant of the biblical name Joseph. This name means 'God may add' and 'God increase'. The name has its roots in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the word yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף), which means 'may he (God) add', 'he will increase', 'God will add', or 'God has added'. This word is in turn traced back to the root yâsaph (יָסַף), which means 'to add', 'to increase', 'to elevate', or 'to do again'. Sometimes, Jos is also used as a short form of Johannes. Other variants include Joos and Jossa.

Where does the name Jos come from?

The first name Jos has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and Celtic. The Ancient Hebrew word yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף), meaning 'may he (God) add', is connected to the Celtic term iud or jud, which means 'the lord', 'the battle', or 'the war'. The languages in which the name appears are Luxembourgish and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Jos?

The pronunciation of Jos is simple and clear. It is monosyllabic and sounds like 'Jos' [jɔs] or [joːs]. The name begins with a soft onset that flows smoothly. The rounded vowel gives it a calm tone, and the final 's' adds a distinct, light accent. These characteristics make Jos a straightforward yet characterful name that sounds calm, reduced, and independent.

When is the name day of Jos?

The name day for Jos falls on December 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Jos is considered a fairly popular first name. Currently, it ranks 1,607th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2005, when it reached 827th place. Over the last ten years, Jos has been chosen as a first name about 200 times, placing it 1,571st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,562nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Joshi / Joshie / Joshu / Josi

Famous people

• Jos Brink (actor from the Netherlands)
• Jos de Bakker (cyclist from Belgium)
• Jos de Mey (Belgian painter)
• Jos Haex (Belgian cyclist)
• Jos Hanniken (Belgian composer)
• Jos Hermens (Dutch long-distance runner)
• Jos Hoevenaers (Belgian cyclist)
• Jos Hooiveld (footballer from the Netherlands)
• Jos Jacobs (cyclist from Belgium)
• Jos Jonker (Dutch footballer)
• Jos Lammertink (Dutch cyclist)
• Jos Lansink (Dutch equestrian)
• Jos Lussenburg (painter from the Netherlands)
• Jos Manders (stonemason from the Netherlands)
• Jos Nünlist (painter from Switzerland)
• Jos Pirkner (stonemason from Austria)
• Jos Randles (footballer from England)
• Jos Schipper (Dutch cyclist)
• Jos Schurgers (motorcycle racer from the Netherlands)
• Jos Stelling (Dutch film director)