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Boy Name

Joshua

"God is salvation, the Lord saves"

Ranked #42 for boys

About the Name Joshua

Meaning

God is salvation, the Lord saves

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#42

Joshua is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God is salvation, the Lord saves" and is currently ranked #42 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#260
1950
#95
1960
#18
1970
#4
1980
#3
1990
#4
2000
#25
2010
#42
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Joshua

  • JB Joshua Bell
  • JJ Joshua Jackson

Names Similar to Joshua

Jacob

Boy

Supplanter, holder of the heel

Hebrew #17

James

Boy

Supplanter, one who follows

Hebrew #4

Jason

Boy

Healer, one who cures

Greek #212

Joel

Boy

Yahweh is God

Hebrew #114
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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