Josh Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Josh Name at a Glance

Name	Josh
Meaning	Abbreviation of Joshua 'Jehovah is salvation.'.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Josh Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Josh means “Abbreviation of Joshua 'Jehovah is salvation”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Josh Name Origin

Our database records Josh under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Josh a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Josh is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Josh

When considering Josh for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.