Emmet vs Josh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emmet Rank #1,596

Josh Rank #1,742

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Emmet or Josh more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Josh mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmet and Josh boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.