The nameAmos
Amos is a Hebrew prophet's name, short and sturdy. It was popular in 19th century America.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Amos comes from the Hebrew amas, "to carry": "carried by God".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Amos, a shepherd turned prophet, defended justice for the poor. In the United States the name ranked around 105th in the late 19th century.
Famous people named Amos
- the prophet Amos
- Amos Oz, novelist
- Amos Tversky, psychologist
- Tori Amos, singer
Popularity of the name Amos
Amos in the United States
Amos was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 4,923 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Amos. Half of all babies named Amos in the United States were born before 1950, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 417 births a year.
Amos in the United Kingdom
Amos was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 444 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Amos. Half of all babies named Amos in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 64 births a year.
Sibling names for Amos
Names from the same generation as Amos, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amos mean?
Amos comes from the Hebrew amas, "to carry": "carried by God".
What is the origin of the name Amos?
Hebrew.
Is Amos a girl's or a boy's name?
Amos is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Amos?
In 2024, Amos was the 699th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 386 births.
What are good sibling names for Amos?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elia, Maryam, Joelle and Betty for a sister, Samson, Yusuf, Raphael and Mikael for a brother.
Who are famous people named Amos?
the prophet Amos; Amos Oz, novelist; Amos Tversky, psychologist; Tori Amos, singer.