Amos: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Carried by God, a name of prophetic simplicity and honest strength.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #245
- Peak
- #85 in 1880
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Amos Means
Amos is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Carried by God, a name of prophetic simplicity and honest strength.
How Popular Amos Is
Amos currently ranks #245 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #85 in 1880. It is rising.
Good to Know About Amos
- Amos was a shepherd-prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
- Famous Amos cookies were founded by Wally Amos.
- The name is experiencing a vintage revival.
Names Like Amos
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Amos
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Amos.
Questions About Amos
What does Amos mean?
Amos is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Carried by God, a name of prophetic simplicity and honest strength.
How popular is Amos?
Amos currently ranks #245 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #85 in 1880. It is rising.
Where does Amos come from?
Amos comes from Hebrew roots. Amos was a shepherd-prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
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