Joseph 
Hebrew, "God will increase"
Joseph is a name for all eras, all places, all ages. Cute little baby Joey grows into handsome and macho Joe, who ages gracefully into sage Joseph.

Variations
Jozef, Yusif, Jojo, Josephus, Josheph, Jodie, Jody, Joey, Joe, Jos, Jodi, Joss, Joeseph, Jopie, Josephe, Josif, Josiff, Josef, Josep, Jozeff
Nicknames
Joey, Josie, Joe
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