Josh vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Josh Rank #1,742

Mayer Rank #1,834

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Josh or Mayer more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Josh and Mayer mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Josh and Mayer boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.