Smith vs Josh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Smith Rank #1,580

Josh Rank #1,742

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

Is Smith or Josh more popular?

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

What do Smith and Josh mean?

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

Are Smith and Josh boy or girl names?

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