Josh
josh
Popularity
#1736
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
17,193
Peak Year
#531 in 1979
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Short form of Joshua, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is salvation'. A strong and biblical name.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Josh Hartnett
American actor and film producer.
Personality Traits
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