Josh is a masculine given name, frequently a diminutive (

hypocorism A hypocorism ( or ; from Ancient Greek: (), from (), 'to call by pet names', sometimes also ''hypocoristic'') or pet name is a name used to show affection for a person. It may be a diminutive form of a person's name, such as ''Izzy'' for I ...

) of the given names

Joshua Joshua () or Yehoshua ( ''Yəhōšuaʿ'', Tiberian: ''Yŏhōšuaʿ,'' lit. 'Yahweh is salvation') ''Yēšūaʿ''; syr, ܝܫܘܥ ܒܪ ܢܘܢ ''Yəšūʿ bar Nōn''; el, Ἰησοῦς, ar , يُوشَعُ ٱبْنُ نُونٍ '' Yūšaʿ ...

Joseph Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...

, though since the 1970s, it has increasingly become a full name on its own. It may refer to:

People

A–J

* "Josh", an early pseudonym of Samuel Clemens (1835–1910), better known as

Mark Twain Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has p ...

, American writer and lecturer *

Josh A. Moore Josh Moore (born November 16, 1980, in Newark, New Jersey) is an American professional basketball player and actor. Moore played professional basketball in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Los Angeles Clippers, in China and Iran ...

(born 1980), American former basketball player *

Josh Adams (American football) Josh Adams (born October 29, 1996) is an American football running back for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Notre Dame, and he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Josh Allen (disambiguation) Josh or Joshua Allen may refer to: * Josh Allen (offensive lineman) (born 1991), former American football player * Josh Allen (quarterback) (born 1996), American football quarterback in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills since 2018 * Josh Allen (defensi ...

, multiple people *

Josh Appelt Josh Appelt is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, he has competed for Bellator and King of the Cage. Background Born and raised in California, Appelt wrestled ...

(born 1983), American mixed martial artist *

Josh Ball Josh Ball (born May 15, 1998) is an American football offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played college football at Flor ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Josh Barnett Joshua Lawrence Barnett (born November 10, 1977) is an American mixed martial artist, submission grappler, professional wrestler and color commentator currently signed to Bellator MMA, where he competes in their Heavyweight division. Barnett p ...

(born 1977), American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler *

Josh Beckett Joshua Patrick Beckett (born May 15, 1980) is an American former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). A three-time MLB All-Star, he played for the Florida Marlins, the Boston Red Sox, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. After ...

(born 1980), American former Major League Baseball pitcher *

Josh Bell (disambiguation) Josh Bell may refer to: * Josh Bell (gridiron football) (born 1985), American football and Canadian football cornerback * Josh Bell (third baseman) (born 1986), American baseball third baseman * Josh Bell (first baseman) Joshua Evan Bell (bo ...

, multiple people *

Josh Berry Joshua W. Berry (born October 22, 1990) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports. Berry has also competed for JRM in late model ...

(born 1990), American racing driver *

Josh Bilicki Joshua M. Bilicki (born June 3, 1995) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 78 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Live Fast Motorsports. He has also previously competed in the N ...

(born 1995), American racing driver *

Josh Binstock Josh Binstock (born January 12, 1981), nicknamed Binner, is a male two-time Olympian beach volleyball player from Canada. He competed in the 2012 Olympics in London and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. He also competed for Canada in volleyball i ...

(born 1981), Canadian Olympic volleyball player *

Josh Blackwell Josh Blackwell (born April 5, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Duke. Professional career Philadelphia Eagles After going unselected in the 2022 ...

(born 1999), American football player *

Josh Boyer Josh Boyer (born January 21, 1977) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). Boyer previously coached with the New England Patriots and multiple college football ...

(born 1977), American football coach *

Josh Brolin Joshua James Brolin (; born February 12, 1968) is an American actor. He has appeared in films such as ''The Goonies'' (1985), ''Mimic'' (1997), ''Hollow Man'' (2000), ''Grindhouse'' (2007), ''No Country for Old Men'' (2007), '' American Gangste ...

(born 1968), American actor *

Josh Brown (disambiguation) Josh or Joshua Brown may refer to: *Josh Brown (actor) (born 1990), British television actor *Josh Brown (American football) (born 1979), American football kicker *Josh Brown (figure skater) (born 1999), British figure skater *Josh Brown (cricketer ...

, multiple people *

Josh Bynes Joshua Bynes (born August 24, 1989) is an American football inside linebacker who is a free agent. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and has also played for the Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati ...

(born 1989), American football player *

Josh Carraway Josh Carraway (born April 13, 1994) is a former American football outside linebacker. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He played college football at TCU. College career Carraway was named All-B ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Josh Charles Joshua Aaron Charles (born September 15, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for the roles of Dan Rydell on '' Sports Night; '' Will Gardner on ''The Good Wife'', which earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations; and his early wo ...

(born 1971), American actor *

Josh Childress Joshua Malik Childress (born June 20, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player. An All-EuroLeague Second Team member in 2010, he played with the Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets and New Orleans Pelicans of the Nation ...

(born 1983), American basketball player *

Josh Cooper (cryptographer) Joshua Edward Synge ('Josh') Cooper CB, CMG (3 April 1901 in Fulham, London – 24 June 1981 in Buckinghamshire) was an English cryptographer. Josh was the eldest son of Richard Edward Synge Cooper and his wife Mary Eleanor Burke who were marr ...

(1901–1981), British cryptographer *

Josh Cooper (defensive end) Joshua Martez Cooper (born December 5, 1980) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Mississippi. Cooper was also a member of the Fra ...

(born 1980), American football player, formerly in the NFL *

Josh Cooper (wide receiver) Josh Cooper (born January 8, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League. Early years Cooper attended and played football at Mustang High School in Mustang, Oklahoma. During his senior season in ...

(born 1989), American former NFL player *

Josh Culbreath Joshua Culbreath (September 14, 1932 – July 1, 2021) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 meter hurdles—the national outdoor champion from 1953 to 1955; three-time winner of the event in the Penn Relays in the same year ...

(1932–2021), American hurdler *

Josh Donaldson Joshua Adam Donaldson (born December 8, 1985) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atla ...

(born 1985), American baseball player *

Josh Duggar Joshua James Duggar (born March 3, 1988) is an American convicted sex offender and former reality television personality from the TLC series ''19 Kids and Counting''. The eldest of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar's nineteen children, Duggar was the ...

(born 1988), American reality TV participant and political activist *

Josh Duhamel Joshua David Duhamel (; born November 14, 1972) is an American actor and former fashion model. After various modeling work, he made his acting debut as Leo du Pres on the ABC daytime soap opera ''All My Children'' and later starred as Danny McC ...

(born 1972), American actor and former model *

Josh Dun Joshua William Dun (born June 18, 1988) is an American musician. He is best known as the drummer of the musical duo Twenty One Pilots, alongside Tyler Joseph, and also contributes backing vocals and trumpet to the band's work. He has collabora ...

(born 1988), American drummer and trumpeter, currently in the band Twenty One Pilots *

Josh Freeman Joshua Tyler Freeman (born January 13, 1988) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Kansas State University, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Freeman became th ...

(born 1988), American football player *

Josh Gad Joshua Ilan Gad (born February 23, 1981) is an American actor. He is known for voicing Olaf in the '' Frozen'' franchise, playing Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway musical ''The Book of Mormon'', and playing Le Fou in the live-action adap ...

(born 1981), American actor *

Josh Gibson Joshua Gibson (December 21, 1911 – January 20, 1947) was an American baseball catcher primarily in the Negro leagues. Baseball historians consider Gibson among the best power hitters and catchers in baseball history. In 1972, he became the se ...

(1911–1947), American Negro league baseball catcher *

Josh Gordon (disambiguation) Josh Gordon is the name of: *Josh Gordon Joshua Caleb Gordon (born April 13, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He previously played for the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City C ...

, multiple people *

Josh Groban Joshua Winslow Groban (born February 27, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum, and he was charted in 2007 as the number-one best selling artist in the United States, wi ...

(born 1981), American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer *

Josh Guyer Joshua Alexander Guyer (born 27 May 1994) is an Australian professional baseball pitcher for the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League. Career He was signed as a non drafted free agent by the Minnesota Twins on 26 July 2012 and playe ...

(born 1994), Australian professional baseball player *

Josh Hader Joshua Ronald Hader (born April 7, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers. Hader is a four-time All-Star and three-ti ...

(born 1994), American baseball player *

Josh Hall (disambiguation) Josh Hall may refer to: Sports *Josh Hall (baseball) (born 1980), American baseball player *Josh Hall (basketball) Joshua Karon Lee Hall (born October 8, 2000) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Cape Town Tige ...

, multiple people *

Josh Hamilton (actor) Joshua Cole Hamilton (born June 9, 1969) is an American actor. He received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in hit indie film '' Eighth Grade''. Early life and career Hamilton was born ...

(born 1969), American actor *

Josh Hamilton Joshua Holt Hamilton (born May 21, 1981) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from to , most prominently as a member of the Texas Rangers teams that won two consecutive Americ ...

(born 1981), American Major League Baseball player *

Josh Hammond Josh Hammond (born July 24, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the DC Defenders of the XFL. He played college football at Florida. College career Hammond was a member of the Florida Gators for four seasons. He finished his colleg ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Josh Harris (disambiguation) Josh or Joshua Harris may refer to: *Josh Harris (businessman) (born 1964), American investor and sports team owner * Josh Harris (athlete) (born 1990), Australian marathon runner * Josh Harris (running back) (born 1991), American football running ...

, multiple people *

Josh Harrison Joshua Isaiah Harrison (born July 8, 1987) is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics and C ...

(born 1987), American baseball player *

Josh Hartnett Joshua Daniel Hartnett (born July 21, 1978) is an American actor and producer. He first came to attention in 1997 for his role as Michael Fitzgerald in the television crime drama series '' Cracker''. He made his feature film debut in 1998 in th ...

(born 1978), American actor and movie producer *

Josh Harvey-Clemons Josh Harvey-Clemons (born February 20, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia and Louisville and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Prof ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Josh Hawley Joshua David Hawley (born December 31, 1979) is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the junior United States senator from Missouri since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Hawley served as the 42nd attorney general of Mi ...

(born 1979), American politician and current U.S. senator from Missouri * Josh Henderson (born 1981), American actor, model and singer * Josh Hoffman (born 1988), Australian rugby league player * Josh Holloway (born 1969), American actor *

Josh Homme Joshua Michael Homme ( ; born May 17, 1973) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the founder, primary songwriter, and only continuous member of the rock band Queens of the Stone Age, which he form ...

(born 1973), American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor * Josh Hope (born 1998), Australian association football player *

Josh Howard Joshua Jay Howard (born April 28, 1980) is an American basketball coach and former professional player who is the head coach of the UNT Dallas Trailblazers men's basketball team. He played college basketball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. ...

(born 1980), American basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association (NBA) * Josh Huff (born 1991), American football player * Josh Hutcherson (born 1992), American actor * Josh Imatorbhebhe (born 1998), American football player * Josh Jackson (basketball) (born 1997), American basketball player * Josh Jackson (cornerback) (born 1996), American football player * Josh Jackson (rugby league) (born 1991), Australian rugby league player * Josh Jacobs (born 1998), American football player * Josh Jasper (born 1987), All-American college football placekicker * Josh Jobe (born 1998), American football player * Josh Johnson (disambiguation), multiple people

K–Z

* Josh Kennet (born 1987), English-Israeli footballer * Josh Kline (born 1989), American football player * Josh Kline (artist) (born 1979), American artist * Josh Klinghoffer (born 1979), American guitarist with the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers *

Josh Kronfeld Joshua Adrian Kronfeld (born 20 June 1971) is a TV presenter and a former rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand at international level and Otago, the Highlanders and Leicester at first-class level. During his international career, K ...

(born 1971), New Zealand former rugby union flanker * Josh Lafazan (born 1994), American politician * Josh Law (born 1989), English footballer * Josh Lindblom (born 1987), American professional baseball player *

Josh Love Joshua Michael Love (born September 12, 1996) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for San Jose State. He also played for the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers of the National Football Lea ...

(born 1996), American football player * Josh Mahoney (born 1977), former Australian rules footballer * Josh Malihabadi (1894–1982), Pakistani poet *

Josh Malone Joshua Khiry Malone (born March 21, 1996) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets of the National Football Leag ...

(born 1996), American football player * Josh Malsiyani (1883–1976), Indian poet *

Josh Mansour Josh Mansour (Arabic: جوش منصور; born 17 June 1990) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er for Newtown Jets. He has represented Lebanon and Australia at international level. He has previously played for the Penrith ...

(born 1990), Australian rugby league player * Josh Mayo (born 1987), American basketball player *

Josh McCown Joshua Treadwell McCown (born July 4, 1979) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He attended Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, Texas, where he was named the East Texas Player of the Year and earned All-State honorabl ...

(born 1979), American football player * Josh McDaniels (born 1976), American football coach *

Josh McEachran Joshua Mark McEachran (born 1 March 1993) is an English professional Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Milton Keynes Dons F.C., Milton Keynes Dons. McEachran is a product of the Chelsea F.C. Academy, Chelsea a ...

(born 1993), English footballer * Josh McGuire (born 1990), Australian rugby league player * Josh McRoberts (born 1987), American basketball player * Josh Metellus (born 1998), American football player *

Josh Meyers (disambiguation) Josh Meyers or Josh Myers may refer to: *Josh Meyers (actor) (born 1976), American actor and comedian *Josh Meyers (ice hockey), (born 1985), American professional ice hockey player *Josh Myers (actor) (born 1986), British actor *Josh Myers (Ameri ...

, multiple people * Josh Miller (American football) (born 1970), American football player * Josh Morris (disambiguation), multiple people * Josh Mostel (born 1946), American actor * Josh Nebo (born 1997), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League * Josh Norman (born 1987), American football player * Josh Nurse (born 1996), American football player *

Josh Oliver Josh Oliver (born March 21, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Jose State. Early years 200px, left, Oliver in 2017 with San Jose State. Bor ...

(born 1997), American football player * Josh Pais (born 1958), American actor and acting coach * Josh Palmer (born 1999), Canadian-American football player * Josh Pastner (born 1977), American college basketball coach *

Josh Pearson Josh Pearson (born June 13, 1997) is an American gridiron football wide receiver for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). College career Pearson played college football for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks from 2017 to 2019. Pro ...

(born 1997), American football player * Josh Peck (born 1986), American actor *

Josh Pederson Josh Pederson (born September 22, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at UL Monroe. He is the son of current Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pede ...

(born 1997), American football player * Josh Perkins (born 1995), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League * Josh Radnor (born 1974), American actor, director, producer and screenwriter * Josh Ravin (born 1988), American professional baseball player * Josh Reddick (born 1987), American baseball player *

Josh Reynolds (American football) Joshua Reynolds (born February 16, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M and holds the school's season receiving touchdown record with ...

(born 1995), American football player * Josh Reynolds (born 1989), Australian rugby league player * Josh Rosen (born 1997), American football quarterback for UCLA Bruins football * Josh Ross (disambiguation), multiple people * Josh Samuels (born 1991), American water polo player * Josh Satin (born 1984), American former Major League Baseball player * Josh Server (born 1979), American actor and comedian *

Josh Shipp (basketball) Joshua Ian Shipp (born February 14, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for Brose Baskets of the Basketball Bundesliga. Shipp played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He has played professionally in ...

(born 1986), American basketball player * Josh Sills (born 1998), American football player * Josh Sitton (born 1986), American football player * Josh Smith (disambiguation), multiple people * Josh Starling (born 1990), Australian rugby league player * Josh Sweat (born 1997), American football player * Josh Taves (born 1972), American former NFL player *

Josh Thomas (disambiguation) Josh Thomas may refer to: American football players *Josh Thomas (defensive end) (born 1981), American football defensive end *Josh Thomas (cornerback) (born 1989), American football cornerback *Josh Thomas (safety) (born 1996), American football ...

, multiple people *

Josh Thompson (disambiguation) Josh Thompson may refer to: * Josh Thompson (gridiron football) (born 1985), American football defensive tackle * Josh Thompson (defensive back) (born 1998), American football cornerback *Josh Thompson (biathlete) (born 1962), retired American biat ...

, multiple people * Josh Tols (born 1989), Australian professional baseball player * Josh Tomlin (born 1984), American baseball player * Josh Tordjman (born 1985), Canadian hockey goaltender * Josh Uche (born 1998), American football player * Josh Wagenaar (born 1985), Canadian former footballer *

Josh Walker (American football) Joshua Kyle Walker (born June 2, 1991) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Middle Tennessee State. Walker was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He also played for the Green Bay Pa ...

(born 1991), American NFL player *

Josh Walker (Australian footballer) Josh Walker (born 12 November 1992) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who has played for the Geelong Football Club, Brisbane Lions and the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). AFL career Wa ...

(born 1992), Australian rules footballer * Josh Walker (footballer, born 1989), English footballer *

Josh Watson (American football) Josh Watson (born May 20, 1996) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Colorado State. Early life and high school Watson was born in Kansas City, Missouri and grew up in Blue Springs, Missouri and a ...

(born 1996), American football player * Josh West (born 1977), British-American Olympic rower and Earth Sciences professor *

Josh Weston Chad Jason Hull (January 20, 1973 – December 16, 2012), better known as Josh Weston, was an American pornographic actor who appeared in gay pornographic films and magazines. Personal life and career A native of Nevada, after graduating from ...

, an actor from the United states * Josh Whitesell (born 1982), American former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball player * Josh Widdicombe (born 1983), English stand-up comedian and presenter * Josh Wilcox (born 1974), American former NFL player * Josh Williams (disambiguation), multiple people * Josh Willingham (born 1979), American baseball player * Josh Wilson (disambiguation), multiple people * Josh Woodrum (born 1992), American football player * Josh Woods (American football) (born 1996), American football player * Josh Zeid (born 1987), American former professional baseball pitcher, formerly in Major League Baseball

Fictional characters

* Josh Bauer (24), a minor character in season 6 of the American television series ''24'' * Josh Chan, in the American television series ''Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'' *

Josh Lyman Joshua Lyman is a fictional character played by Bradley Whitford on the television drama series ''The West Wing''. The role earned Whitford the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2001. For most of the ser ...

, in the American television series ''The West Wing'' * Josh (Arrowverse), in the American television series ''The Flash'' * Josh, in the American television series ''

Younger Younger or Youngers may refer to: People * Younger (surname) * List of people known as the Elder or the Younger Arts and entertainment * ''Younger'', an American novel by Pamela Redmond Satran ** ''Younger'' (TV series), an American sitcom base ...

'' * Josh Baskin, the protagonist of the film '' Big'' * Josh Nichols, in the American television series ''

Drake & Josh ''Drake & Josh'' is an American teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. The series follows two teenage stepbrothers Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck) as they live together despite opposite personalities. The ser ...

'' * Joshua "Josh" Washington, one of eight protagonists from the survival horror game '' Until Dawn''

People

A–J

K–Z

Fictional characters

See also