Boy Name

Joshua

"God is salvation, the Lord saves"

Ranked #57 for boys

About the Name Joshua

Meaning

God is salvation, the Lord saves

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#57

Girl Rank

#11545

Joshua is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God is salvation, the Lord saves" and Currently ranked #57 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#2222

1950

#5339

1960

#141126

1970

#399091

1980

#330115

1990

#232512

2000

#106372

2010

#27067

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 #41

James

Boy

Supplanter, one who follows

Hebrew #5

Jason

Boy

Healer, one who cures

Greek #148

Joel

Boy

Yahweh is God

Hebrew #219

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
Starts with: J
Origin: Hebrew

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