Josh vs Smith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Josh Rank #1,742

Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Josh or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Josh and Smith mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Josh and Smith boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.