Josh vs Townes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Josh Rank #1,742

Townes Rank #1,554

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #1742 for Josh.

Is Josh or Townes more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Josh and Townes mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Josh and Townes boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.