Josh is a masculine given name, frequently a diminutive ( hypocorism) of the given names Joshua or Joseph, 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 (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 (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 (born 1995), American racing driver * Josh Binstock (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 (born 1977), American football coach * Josh Brolin (born 1968), American actor * Josh Brown (disambiguation), 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 (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 (born 1983), American basketball player * Josh Cooper (cryptographer) (1901–1981), British cryptographer * Josh Cooper (defensive end) (born 1980), American football player, formerly in the NFL * Josh Cooper (wide receiver) (born 1989), American former NFL player * Josh Culbreath (1932–2021), American hurdler * Josh Donaldson (born 1985), American baseball player * Josh Duggar (born 1988), American reality TV participant and political activist * Josh Duhamel (born 1972), American actor and former model * Josh Dun (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 (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 (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 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) (born 1969), American actor * Josh Hamilton (born 1981), American Major League Baseball player * Josh Hammond (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 (born 1987), American baseball player * Josh Hartnett (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 (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. H ...

(born 1980), American basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association (NBA) *

Josh Huff Josh Huff (born October 14, 1991) is a professional gridiron football wide receiver who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Huff played college football at Oregon. He also been ...

(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) Joshua Randolph Jackson (born April 3, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa, and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round o ...

(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 Joshua Jobe (born April 9, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, winning a national championship in 2020. Early life and high school Jo ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Josh Johnson (disambiguation) Joshua Johnson or Josh Johnson may refer to: __NOTOC__ Sports Baseball * Josh Johnson (pitcher) (born 1984), Canadian-American baseball player in Major League Baseball * Josh Johnson (catcher) (1914–1999), American baseball player in Negro league ...

, multiple people

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* Josh Kennet (born 1987), English-Israeli footballer *

Josh Kline Josh Kline (born December 29, 1989) is a former American football offensive guard. He played college football for Kent State. Early years Kline was born in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, to Rick and Julie Kline. Josh and his family lived in Hartvi ...

(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 Joshua Lafazan (born January 29, 1994) is an American politician and a member of the Nassau County (New York) Legislature from the 18th district. When elected to the Syosset School Board in 2012, he was the youngest elected official in New York ...

(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 League ...

(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 Labhu Ram (1883-1976), better known by his pen name Josh Malsiyani, was an Indian Urdu poet who much acclaimed during his time. He was born in a poor family in the Aquilpur locality of Malsian, a small town near Jalandhar which town was the d ...

(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 Joshua McGuire (born 2 March 1990) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the Warrington Wolves in the Betfred Super League. He has played for Samoa and Australia at international level. He previously played for th ...

(born 1990), Australian rugby league player *

Josh McRoberts Joshua Scott McRoberts (born February 28, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player who played eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). McRoberts, a power forward, played college basketball for the Duke Blue ...

(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) 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 (rugby l ...

, multiple people * Josh Mostel (born 1946), American actor * Josh Nebo (born 1997), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League *

Josh Norman Joshua Ricardo Norman (born December 15, 1987) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Coastal Carolina and was drafted by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, and has also played f ...

(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 Josh Perkins (born August 25, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. High school career Perkins began his ...

(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) Josh Ross may refer to: * Josh Ross (sprinter) (born 1981), Australian sprinter * Josh Ross (singer), Canadian country singer and songwriter * Josh Ross (American football) Josh Ross (born October 31, 1999) is an American football linebacker fo ...

, 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 sho ...

(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 Joshua Matthew Sills (born January 26, 1998) is an American football offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia and Oklahoma State. Early life and education Sill ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Josh Sitton Josh James Sitton ( ; born June 16, 1986) is a former American football guard. He played college football at the University of Central Florida and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He made four P ...

(born 1986), American football player *

Josh Smith (disambiguation) Joshua or Josh Smith may refer to: Art *Josh Smith (artist) (born 1976), American artist based in New York *Joshua Smith (artist) (1905–1995), Australian artist Sports Association football (soccer) *Josh Smith (footballer, born 1986), Australian ...

, multiple people *

Josh Starling Josh Starling (born 18 May 1990) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League and his position was prop. B ...

(born 1990), Australian rugby league player * Josh Sweat (born 1997), American football player *

Josh Taves Josh Heinrich Taves (a.k.a. Josh Heinrich; born May 13, 1972, in Watsonville, California) is a former professional American football player. Biography Taves is Jewish. He grew up in Truro, MA, played football for Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High Sc ...

(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 Joshua Peter Tols (born 6 October 1989) is an Australian former professional baseball pitcher. Tols played college baseball at John Wood Community College and Rockhurst University. Undrafted, he then played three seasons of independent baseball ...

(born 1989), Australian professional baseball player * Josh Tomlin (born 1984), American baseball player * Josh Tordjman (born 1985), Canadian hockey goaltender *

Josh Uche Joshua Uche (born September 18, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan. Early years Uche was born in 1998, the son of Nigerian immigran ...

(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 caree ...

(born 1992), Australian rules footballer *

Josh Walker (footballer, born 1989) Joshua Walker (born 21 February 1989) is an English footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Dunbar United. Walker started his career at Middlesbrough, progressing through the club's youth academy and was part of the club's FA Y ...

, 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 A. Joshua West (born 25 March 1977) is a dual citizen British-American Olympic rower and Earth Sciences professor. He is a two-time World Championship silver medalist, a World Championship bronze medalist, and a four-time Cambridge Blue, and r ...

(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 c ...

, an actor from the United states *

Josh Whitesell Joshua S. Whitesell (born April 14, 1982) is an American former professional baseball first baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and ...

(born 1982), American former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball player * Josh Widdicombe (born 1983), English stand-up comedian and presenter *

Josh Wilcox Joshua David Wilcox (born June 5, 1974) is a former American football tight end who played two seasons with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Oregon and attended Junction Hig ...

(born 1974), American former NFL player *

Josh Williams (disambiguation) Josh or Joshua Williams may refer to: Sports * Josh Williams (American football) (born 1976), former American football player, NFL defensive tackle * Josh Williams (Australian footballer) (born 1998), Australian rules football player for North Melb ...

, multiple people *

Josh Willingham Joshua David Willingham (born February 17, 1979) is a former American professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins and Kansas City ...

(born 1979), American baseball player *

Josh Wilson (disambiguation) Josh or Joshua Wilson may refer to: * Joshua Wilson (Maryland politician) (1797–1885), American politician and physician * Josh Wilson (baseball) (born 1981), American baseball infielder * Josh Wilson (musician) (born 1983), American contempor ...

, multiple people * Josh Woodrum (born 1992), American football player *

Josh Woods (American football) Josh Woods (born July 1, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland Terrapins football, Maryland. Early life and high school Woods was born and gre ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Josh Zeid Joshua Alexander Zeid ( ; born March 24, 1987) is an American-Israeli former professional baseball pitcher. He plays for Team Israel. He formerly played for the Houston Astros of MLB. Zeid played for the gold-medal-winning Team USA Youth Natio ...

(born 1987), American former professional baseball pitcher, formerly in Major League Baseball

Fictional characters

Josh Bauer (24) The following is a list of characters in the American serial drama television series '' 24'', '' 24: Live Another Day'', and '' 24: Legacy'' by season and event. The list first names the actor, followed by the character. Some characters have their ...

, 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 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 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''

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See also