It's the golden age of 'Josh' in politics, sports — and wine. Here's why the name is everywhere lately

Joshes are having a moment

Joshes are having a moment.

As it stands, there’s a nonzero chance that the presidential election could feature a matchup of Joshes as both Republican and Democratic Joshes rise within their parties. As the NFL season kicks off, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is looking to repeat as the league’s MVP award winner — and finally lead his team to the Super Bowl. Josh wine, meanwhile, is a top seller. And “Weapons,” a horror film starring actor Josh Brolin, topped the box office charts last week.

Three of the nation’s 50 governor’s mansions are currently occupied by Jewish men named Josh — and while Josh trails only Mike as the most common gubernatorial name, the Joshes could soon be joined by namesakes in Wisconsin and Guam, bolting into the lead.

What’s more, these Joshes have bonded over their shared Old Testament names.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green told NBC News that he, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein have communicated in a group chat for Joshes only.