Amos - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Amos \a-mos\ is pronounced AYM-ess. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "to carry; borne by God". Biblical: the prophet (eighth century BC) who wrote the book of Amos. The name is seldom used in this century, perhaps because of lingering negative connotations from the highly politically incorrect radio show "Amos 'n Andy" that was popular in the 1940s and 1950s. Novelist Amos Oz.

Amos has 2 variant forms: Am and Amoss.

For more information, see also the related name Ames.

Baby names that sound like Amos are Amyas, Amasa, Aymes, Aimes, Amyes and Amias.

Amos is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Amos. Click here to compare Amos with related baby names.