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Giuseppe
BoyItalian, Hebrew· “God will add”
- Meaning
- God will add
- Origin
- Italian, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- joo-SEH-pay
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,459
- US babies 2025
- 122
- Best rank
- #726 (1975)
- Peak year
- 1975
Meaning and origin of Giuseppe
Giuseppe is an Italian and Hebrew name that means “God will add”.
Giuseppe is the Italian form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning God will add. In the Bible, Joseph is the son of Jacob who rises to power in Egypt, and another Joseph is the husband of Mary. Saint Joseph's feast day is widely celebrated in Italy, where it is also Father's Day. Famous bearers include the composer Giuseppe Verdi and the patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi. Beppe and Peppino are traditional nicknames for this warm, classic Italian name.
Popularity over time
Giuseppe first appears in US Social Security records in 1905. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 1967. Its best national rank was #726 in 1975, the same year it reached its highest count of 130 babies. In 2025, 122 babies were named Giuseppe, and it ranked #1,459 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,917 in 1920, #930 in 1980, #1,394 in 2000, #1,590 in 2010, and #1,459 in 2025. Of the 6,365 US boys named Giuseppe since records began, 17% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,043 babies. Since 2010, 1,673 more have been named Giuseppe.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Sedrick, Terrill, Glendon, Chadrick, and Damond.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Giuseppe ranked highest in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #411 | 7 |
| New Jersey | #501 | 15 |
| New York | #701 | 21 |
| Ohio | #822 | 10 |
| Massachusetts | #825 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Giuseppe is usually pronounced joo-SEH-pay, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with G and ends in “-pe”.
Middle names for Giuseppe
A few middle names that flow with Giuseppe: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Giuseppe
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Giuseppe mean?
Giuseppe is an Italian and Hebrew name that means “God will add”.
What is the origin of the name Giuseppe?
Giuseppe has Italian and Hebrew roots. Giuseppe is the Italian form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning God will add.
Is Giuseppe a popular name?
Not especially. Giuseppe ranked #1,459 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Giuseppe a boy or girl name?
Giuseppe is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Giuseppe?
Giuseppe is usually pronounced joo-SEH-pay. 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