The nameJosh
Josh is a pet form of Joshua.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
From the Hebrew Yehoshua, "God saves".
Origin
English, of Hebrew origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Josh
Josh in France
2544thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (40 births)
605babies named Josh in France since 1900
Josh was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 300 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Josh. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Josh in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josh mean?
From the Hebrew Yehoshua, "God saves".
What is the origin of the name Josh?
English, of Hebrew origin.
Is Josh a girl's or a boy's name?
Josh is a boy's name.