Josh vs Deegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Josh Rank #1,742

Deegan Rank #1,678

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

Is Josh or Deegan more popular?

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

What do Josh and Deegan mean?

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

Are Josh and Deegan boy or girl names?

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