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    Josh or Jos?

    Two spellings, side by side.

    Josh and Jos are two spellings of the same sound. Josh is listed with the meaning "God saves; abbreviation of joshua jehovah is salvation" and Jos with "He will enlarge". Josh is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.

    DetailJoshJos
    MeaningGod saves; abbreviation of joshua jehovah is salvationHe will enlarge
    OriginHebrewEnglish
    GenderBoyBoy
    Written——
    Say itJoshJos
    PopularityLess often searched hereLess often searched here

    Questions about Josh and Jos

    Is Josh or Jos more common?

    Josh is more often searched and saved on this site; Jos is also used.

    Do Josh and Jos mean the same?

    Josh: "God saves; abbreviation of joshua jehovah is salvation". Jos: "He will enlarge".

    How do you say Josh?

    Josh and Jos are said the same way.

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