Josh vs Rico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

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Josh Rank #1,742

Rico Rank #1,698

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Josh or Rico more popular?

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Josh and Rico mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Josh and Rico boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.