Amos

Amos is a Hebrew boy's name. A Hebrew name meaning "carried" or "burden-bearer". Its biblical significance and simple sound have a gentle, spiritual quality.

How popular is Amos in the United States?

In 2024, 386 boys in the United States were named Amos, making it the 697th most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 686th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 558 births.

Records for Amos go back to 1880, and 36,209 babies have been given the name since.

What Amos means and where it comes from

A Hebrew name meaning "carried" or "burden-bearer". Its biblical significance and simple sound have a gentle, spiritual quality.

Amos is of Hebrew origin, described as biblical in style.

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

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 386 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Amos

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amos mean?

A Hebrew name meaning "carried" or "burden-bearer". Its biblical significance and simple sound have a gentle, spiritual quality.

Where does the name Amos come from?

Amos is of Hebrew origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.

How popular is Amos in the United States?

In 2024, 386 boys in the United States were named Amos, making it the 697th most popular boy's name that year.

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

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 386 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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