Deegan vs Josh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Deegan Rank #1,678

Josh Rank #1,742

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Deegan or Josh more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Josh mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Deegan and Josh boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.