Josh vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Josh Rank #1,742

Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Josh or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Josh and Shaun mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Josh and Shaun boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.