The nameSepp

Sepp is a boy's name, a German pet form of Josef. It has grown in Belgium in recent years.

Meaning

Sepp comes from Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".

Origin

German and Austrian.

History

The name peaked in Belgium around 2020. It remains very rare in France.

Popularity of the name Sepp

Sepp in Belgium

561stmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2020peak year (52 births)
600babies named Sepp in Belgium since 1995
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Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sepp was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 329 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Sepp. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Sepp in Belgium were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 40 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Sepp in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sepp mean?

Sepp comes from Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".

What is the origin of the name Sepp?

German and Austrian.

Is Sepp a girl's or a boy's name?

Sepp is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Sepp?

Variants and related names of Sepp include Joseph.