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Joshua

"God is salvation. Expresses faith in divine deliverance."

Ranked #57 for boys

About the Name Joshua

Meaning

God is salvation. Expresses faith in divine deliverance.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#57

Girl Rank

#11545

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

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

  • JJ Joshua Jackson (actor)
  • JB Joshua Bell (musician)

Names Similar to Joshua

Jose

Boy

God will increase. Spanish form of Joseph, implying growth and divine favor.

Josiah

Boy

God supports, God heals

Jedediah

Boy

Beloved of the Lord; loved by God.

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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