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Amos
BoyHebrew· “carried, borne by God”
- Meaning
- carried, borne by God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AY-muhs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #730
- US babies 2025
- 364
- Best rank
- #105 (1880)
- Peak year
- 1922
Meaning and origin of Amos
Amos is a Hebrew name that means “carried, borne by God”.
Amos comes from the Hebrew Amos, usually explained as carried or borne, understood as carried by God. Amos was a shepherd from Tekoa who became one of the prophets of the Hebrew Bible, known for his strong words on justice for the poor. The name was adopted by English Puritans after the Reformation and was common in early America. Today Amos is enjoying a revival among parents who like short, gentle biblical names with a vintage character. It fits well with names like Silas and Jonah, and it needs no nickname.
Popularity over time
Amos has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 143 different years. Its best national rank was #105 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 1922, when 558 were named Amos. In 2025, 364 babies were named Amos, and it ranked #730 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #246 in 1920, #401 in 1950, #531 in 1980, #907 in 2000, #1,059 in 2010, and #730 in 2025. Of the 36,536 US boys named Amos since records began, 13% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 3,674 babies. Since 2010, 5,706 more have been named Amos.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Percy, Boyd, Elwood, Murray, and Morton.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amos ranked highest in Montana, Pennsylvania, and Missouri.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | #229 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #290 | 39 |
| Missouri | #318 | 21 |
| Kentucky | #345 | 14 |
| Oklahoma | #395 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Amos is usually pronounced AY-muhs, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-os”.
Middle names for Amos
A few middle names that flow with Amos: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amos
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amos mean?
Amos is a Hebrew name that means “carried, borne by God”.
What is the origin of the name Amos?
Amos has Hebrew roots. Amos comes from the Hebrew Amos, usually explained as carried or borne, understood as carried by God.
Is Amos a popular name?
Yes. Amos ranked #730 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amos a boy or girl name?
Amos is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Amos?
Amos is usually pronounced AY-muhs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings