Josh is a masculine given name, frequently a diminutive (

hypocorism A hypocorism ( or ; from Ancient Greek ; 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 Isabel or ''Bob (given name), Bob'' fo ...

) of the given names

Joshua Joshua ( ), also known as Yehoshua ( ''Yəhōšuaʿ'', Tiberian Hebrew, Tiberian: ''Yŏhōšuaʿ,'' Literal translation, lit. 'Yahweh is salvation'), Jehoshua, or Josue, functioned as Moses' assistant in the books of Book of Exodus, Exodus and ...

Joseph Joseph is a common male name, derived from the Hebrew (). "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 modern-day Nordic count ...

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

People

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*Big Josh, stage name for American professional wrestler Matt Osborne (1957–2013) * Josh Adams (American football) (born 1996), American football player * Josh Ali (born 1999), American football player *

Josh Allen (disambiguation) Josh Allen (born 1996) is an American football quarterback in the NFL, who has played for the Buffalo Bills since 2018. Josh or Joshua Allen may also refer to: * Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen (1685–1742), Irish peer and politician * Joshua ...

, multiple people * Josh Appelt (born 1983), American mixed martial artist * Josh Bailey (born 1989), Canadian ice hockey player * Josh Ball (born 1998), American football player * Josh Barnett (born 1977), American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler * Josh Beckett (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) (born 1992), American ba ...

, multiple people *

Josh Berry Joshua William Berry (born October 22, 1990) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 21 Ford Mustang (seventh generation), Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Wood Brothers Raci ...

(born 1990), American racing driver *

Josh Bilicki Joshua Michael Bilicki (born June 3, 1995) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation), Chevrolet SS for DGM Racing with Jesse Iwuj ...

(born 1995), American racing driver *

Josh Binstock Joshua "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 vol ...

(born 1981), Canadian Olympic volleyball player * Josh Blackwell (born 1999), American football player *

Josh Boyer Josh Boyer (born January 21, 1977) is an American college and professional football coach. Boyer previously coached with the New England Patriots and multiple college football teams. Coaching career College After graduating from Muskingum Coll ...

(born 1977), American football coach *

Josh Brolin Josh James Brolin (; born February 12, 1968) is an American actor. A son of actor James Brolin, he gained fame in his youth for his role in the adventure film ''The Goonies'' (1985). After years of decline, Brolin had a resurgence with his starr ...

(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 (cricketer) (born 1993), Australian cricket player *Josh Brown (ice hocke ...

, multiple people * Josh Butler (disambiguation), multiple people *

Josh Bynes Joshua Bynes (born August 24, 1989) is an American football coach and former linebacker. He is currently the defensive assistant/linebackers coach for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Baltimore R ...

(born 1989), American football player *

Josh Byrne Josh Byrne (born April 15, 1994) is a Canadian professional lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League and Six Nations Chiefs of Major Series Lacrosse. He has won a championship with each team, with the Chaos in 20 ...

(born 1996), Canadian lacrosse player *

Josh Carraway Josh Carraway (born April 13, 1994) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL draft after playing college football at TCU. College career Carraway was ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Josh Charles Joshua Aaron Charles (born September 15, 1971) is an American film, television, and theater 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 Awar ...

(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 Natio ...

(born 1983), American basketball player * Josh Conerly Jr. (born 2003), American football 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 mar ...

(1901–1981), British cryptographer *

Josh Cooper (defensive end) Joshua Martez Cooper (born December 5, 1980) is an American former professional 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 me ...

(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 (NFL). Early years Cooper attended and played football at Mustang High School in Mustang, Oklahoma. During his senior sea ...

(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 yea ...

(1932–2021), American hurdler * Josh DeBerry (born 2001), American football player *

Josh Donaldson Joshua Adam Donaldson (born December 8, 1985) is an American former professional baseball third baseman. In his 13-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played for the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves ...

(born 1985), American baseball player * Josh Downs (born 2001), American football player * Josh Duggar (born 1988), American reality TV participant and political activist *

Josh Duhamel Joshua David Duhamel ( ; born November 14, 1972) is an American actor. After various modeling work, he made his acting debut as Leo du Pres on the ABC daytime soap opera ''All My Children'' for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award and later starr ...

(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, but he has collaborated with other artists as well. His band has been nominated for ...

(born 1988), American drummer and trumpeter, currently in the band Twenty One Pilots * Josh Farro (born 1987), American musician * Josh Freeman (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 and playing Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway musical ''The Book of Mormon''. For his role as Olaf, Gad won two Annie ...

(born 1981), American actor *

Josh Gibson Joshua Gibson (December 21, 1911 – January 20, 1947) was an American baseball catcher primarily in the Negro leagues. In 1972, he became the second Negro league player to be inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, National ...

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

Josh Gordon (disambiguation) Josh Gordon is the name of: * Josh Gordon (born 1991) American football player * Josh Gordon (director), American film director * Josh Gordon (footballer) (born 1994), English footballer for Barrow {{hndis, Gordon, Josh ...

, 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, ...

(born 1981), American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer * Josh Guyer (born 1994), Australian professional baseball player *

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

(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) (born 2000), American basketball player * Josh Hall (footballer) (born 1990), Australian rules footballer and former high jumper * ...

, multiple people *

Josh Hamilton (actor) Josh Hamilton is an American actor. He received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in the hit indie film '' Eighth Grade''. Early life and career Hamilton is the son of actors Sandra Ki ...

(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 2007 to 2015, most prominently as a member of the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers teams ...

(born 1981), American Major League Baseball player * Josh Hammond (born 1998), American football player *

Josh Harris (disambiguation) Josh or Joshua Harris may refer to the following people: Sports *Josh Harris (runner) (born 1990), Australian marathon runner *Josh Harris (running back) (born 1991), American football running back *Josh Harris (quarterback) (born 1982), American f ...

, multiple people * Josh Harrison (born 1987), American baseball player * Josh Hart (born 1995), American basketball player *

Josh Hartnett Joshua Daniel Hartnett (born July 21, 1978) is an American actor. He began his career on American Broadcasting Company, ABC's drama series ''Cracker (American TV series), Cracker'' (1997–1998), after which he became known as a teen idol thro ...

(born 1978), American actor and movie producer * Josh Harvey-Clemons (born 1994), American football player *

Josh Hawley Joshua David Hawley (born December 31, 1979) is an American politician and attorney serving as the Seniority in the United States Senate, senior United States Senate, United States senator from Missouri, a seat he has held since 2019. A member ...

(born 1979), American politician and current U.S. senator from Missouri * Josh Hawley (basketball) (born 1996), American basketball player * Josh Hayes (American football) (born 1999), American football player * Josh Henderson (born 1981), American actor, model and singer * Josh Hoffman (born 1988), Australian rugby league player *

Josh Holloway Joshua Lee Holloway (born July 20, 1969) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as James "Sawyer" Ford on the ABC television show '' Lost'' (2004–2010) as Will Bowman on the USA Network science fiction drama ''Colony'' (2016� ...

(born 1969), American actor *

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

(born 1973), American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor * Josh Hope (born 1998), Australian association football player * Josh Howard (born 1980), American basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association (NBA) * Josh Hubbard (born 2004), American basketball player * Josh Huff (born 1991), American football player *

Josh Hutcherson Joshua Ryan Hutcherson (born October 12, 1992) is an American actor. He began acting in the early 2000s and appeared in several commercials and minor film and television roles before gaining prominence in his teenage years with main roles in ' ...

(born 1992), American actor *

Josh Imatorbhebhe Josh Imatorbhebhe (born April 12, 1998) is a world-record holder and former American football wide receiver. He played college football at the University of Illinois. Despite playing two years as a graduate transfer (from the USC Trojans) with t ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Josh Jackson (basketball) Joshua O'Neal Jackson (born February 10, 1997) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for one season with the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball, Kansa ...

(born 1997), American basketball player * Josh Jackson (cornerback) (born 1996), American football player *

Josh Jackson (rugby league) Josh Jackson (born 8 January 1991) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer who played as a forward and was the captain of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL. At representative level he has played for NSW Country ...

(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

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* Josh Katz (born 1997), Australian Olympic judoka * Josh Kennet (born 1987), English-Israeli footballer * Josh Kline (born 1989), American football player * Josh Kline (artist) (born 1979), American artist *

Josh Klinghoffer Josh Adam Klinghoffer (born October 3, 1979) is an American musician best known for being the guitarist for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2009 to 2019, with whom he recorded two studio albums, '' I'm with You'' (2011) and '' The Geta ...

(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 All Blacks, New Zealand at international level and Otago Rugby Football Union, Otago, Otago Highlanders, the Highlanders and Leicest ...

(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 (born 1996), American football player * Josh Lueke (born 1984), American baseball player * Josh Mahoney (born 1977), former Australian rules footballer *

Josh Malihabadi Josh Malihabadi (born Shabbir Hasan Khan; 5 December 1898 – 22 February 1982) popularly known as Shayar-e-Inqalab (poet of revolution) was Indian born Pakistani Urdu poet. Known for his liberal values and challenging the established o ...

(1894–1982), Pakistani poet * Josh Malone (born 1996), American football player * Josh Malsiyani (1883–1976), Indian poet * Josh Mansour (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 professional American football, football coach and former quarterback who is the quarterbacks coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college foo ...

(born 1979), American football player * Josh McCray (born 2002), American football player *

Josh McDaniels Joshua Thomas McDaniels (born April 22, 1976) is an American professional football coach who is the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He has served as the offensive coordinator of the Patrio ...

(born 1976), American football coach * Josh McEachran (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 (Ame ...

, multiple people * Josh Miller (punter) (born 1970), American football player *

Josh Morris (disambiguation) Josh Morris may refer to: * Josh Morris (footballer, born 1991), English footballer * Josh Morris (Australian footballer) (born 2001), Australian rules footballer * Josh Morris (politician) (born 1982), Australian politician * Josh Morris (rug ...

, multiple people *

Josh Mostel Joshua Mostel (born December 21, 1946) is an American actor with numerous film and Broadway credits. The son of Zero Mostel, he is best known for his supporting roles in films such as '' Jesus Christ Superstar'' (1973), '' Harry and Tonto'' (1 ...

(born 1946), American actor * Josh Nalley (born 1980/1981), American TikToker * Josh Nebo (born 1997), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League * Josh Newton (musician) (born 1973), American musician * Josh Newton (American football) (born 2000), American football player * Josh Norman (born 1987), American football player * Josh Nurse (born 1996), American football player * Josh Oliver (born 1997), American football player * Josh Pais (born 1958), American actor and acting coach *

Josh Palmer Joshua Keith Palmer (born September 22, 1999) is a Canadian professional football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected by the Los An ...

(born 1999), Canadian-American football player * Josh Pastner (born 1977), American college basketball coach * Josh Pearson (born 1997), American football player *

Josh Peck Joshua Michael Peck (born November 10, 1986) is an American actor, comedian, and YouTuber. Peck began his career as a child actor, appearing in the film Snow Day (2000 film), ''Snow Day'' (2000) and the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series ''The Ama ...

(born 1986), American actor * Josh Pederson (born 1997), American football player * Josh Penner (born 1982), American politician * Josh Perkins (born 1995), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League * Josh Priebe (born 2001), American football player * Josh Proctor (born 1999), American football player *

Josh Radnor Joshua Thomas Radnor (born July 29, 1974) is an American actor, filmmaker, author, and musician. He is best known for portraying Ted Mosby on the Emmy Award–winning CBS sitcom ''How I Met Your Mother'' (2005–2014). He made his writing and di ...

(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) (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) Josh Ross (born 1996) is a Canadian country singer and songwriter. Josh Ross may also refer to: * Josh Ross (sprinter) (born 1981), Australian sprinter * Josh Ross (American football) (born 1999), American football player {{Hndis, name=Ross, Josh ...

, multiple people * Josh Samuels (born 1991), American water polo player * Josh Satin (born 1984), American former Major League Baseball player *

Josh Server Joshua Aaron Server (born April 11, 1979) is an American actor best known for being the only '' All That'' cast member to remain through all six original seasons. Acting career Server began on '' All That'' at age 14 to tape the pilot for the ...

(born 1979), American actor and comedian * Josh Shipp (basketball) (born 1986), American basketball player *

Josh Sills Joshua Matthew Sills (born January 26, 1998) is an American professional football offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers and Oklahoma Sta ...

(born 1998), American football player * Josh Simmons (born 2002), American football player * Josh Sitton (born 1986), American football player *

Josh Smith (disambiguation) Josh Smith (born 1985) is an American basketball player. Josh Smith may also refer to: __NOTOC__ Arts and entertainment *Josh Smith (artist) (born 1976), American artist based in New York *Josh Smith (musician) (born 1979), American blues guitarist ...

, multiple people * Josh Starling (born 1990), Australian rugby league player * Josh Stephan (born 2001), American baseball player * Josh Sweat (born 1997), American football player * Josh Taves (born 1972), American former NFL player * Josh Thomas (disambiguation), 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 biathl ...

, 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) (born 1991), American NFL player * Josh Walker (Australian footballer) (born 1992), Australian rules footballer * Josh Walker (footballer, born 1989), English footballer * Josh Watson (American football) (born 1996), American football player * Josh West (born 1977), British-American Olympic rower and Earth Sciences professor * Josh Weston, an actor from the United states * Josh Whitesell (born 1982), American former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball player * Josh Whyle (born 1999), American football player * Josh Widdicombe (born 1983), English stand-up comedian and presenter * Josh Wilcox (born 1974), American former NFL player *

Josh Williams (disambiguation) Josh or Joshua Williams may refer to: Sports * Josh Williams (defensive tackle) (born 1976), former American football player, NFL defensive tackle * Josh Williams (running back) (born 2001), American football running back * Josh Williams (Australia ...

, 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 Joshua Alexander Zeid ( ; ; born March 24, 1987) is an American-Israeli former professional baseball pitcher and current coach. He plays for Israel national baseball team, Team Israel. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Ast ...

(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 Lucas, a character in the 1995 American coming-of-age teen comedy movie ''

Clueless ''Clueless'' is a 1995 American coming-of-age teen comedy film written and directed by Amy Heckerling. It stars Alicia Silverstone, and was produced by Scott Rudin and Robert Lawrence. The film is a loose adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 no ...

'' *

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 se ...

, in the American television series ''The West Wing'' * Josh (Arrowverse), in the American television series ''The Flash'' *Josh, in the American television series '' Younger'' *Josh Baskin, the protagonist of the film ''

Big Big or BIG may refer to: * Big, of great size or degree Film and television * Big (film), ''Big'' (film), a 1988 fantasy-comedy film starring Tom Hanks * ''Big'', a 2023 Taiwanese children's film starring Van Fan and Chie Tanaka * ''Big!'', a ...

'' *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 teenage stepbrothers Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck) as they live together despite their opposite personalities. Na ...

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

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See also