Artemis vs Josh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Girl #1,024 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Artie, Temis, Remi

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,024
Josh Rank #1,742

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1024 vs #1742 for Josh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemis ___

  • Artemis Moon
  • Artemis Silver
  • Artemis Grace
  • Artemis Hunter
  • Artemis Sage
  • Artemis Dawn

Josh ___

  • Josh Michael
  • Josh Thomas
  • Josh Alexander
  • Josh Daniel
  • Josh James
  • Josh Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Josh

Jake Emma Caleb Hannah Ethan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Josh more popular?

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1024 compared to Josh at #1742 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Josh mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed" (Greek origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Artemis and Josh boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a girl name. Josh is primarily a boy name.

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