Josh

Boy

Josh is a boy's name of Hebrew (short for Joshua) origin meaning "God is salvation.". It is pronounced JOSH. Today it is a popular name (popularity 88/100).

Hebrew (short for Joshua) origin · /JOSH/ · modern

Meaning: God is salvation.

Popularity 88/1001 syllablesPeaked 1979→ Stable

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Frequently asked questions about Josh

What does Josh mean?

Josh means "God is salvation.". It is of Hebrew (short for Joshua) origin.

Is Josh a boy or girl name?

Josh is traditionally a boy's name.

How popular is Josh?

Josh is a popular, familiar name, with a popularity score of 88/100. It was most popular in the 1970s.

How is Josh pronounced?

Josh is pronounced JOSH.

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