Josh vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Josh Rank #1,742

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Josh or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Josh and Irving mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Josh and Irving boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.