Josh

Boy's name

Josh is a shortened form of the name Joshua, which is of Hebrew origin. It means "Yahweh is salvation" or "Yahweh saves."

Meaning God is salvation
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 95
Peak year 1979

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Josh Hutcherson - Actor in "The Hunger Games" series.
  • Josh Groban - Singer and songwriter.
  • Josh Brolin - Actor in "No Country for Old Men."
  • Josh Duhamel - Actor in "Transformers" series.
  • Josh Radnor - Actor in "How I Met Your Mother."
  • Josh Hartnett - Actor in "Pearl Harbor" and "Black Hawk Down."
  • Josh Peck - Actor in "Drake & Josh" TV show.
  • Josh Dallas - Actor in "Once Upon a Time."
  • Josh Lucas - Actor in "Sweet Home Alabama."
  • Josh Charles - Actor in "The Good Wife."

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Sisters for Josh

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