Boy
Joshua
JOSH-oo-uh
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✦ Meaning
“Hebrew origin meaning 'God is salvation'; the biblical military commander who led Israel into Canaan, representing courage and divine favor.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #57 in the United States.
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
3
Nicknames
JoshJoshua
Style
StrongClassicGrand
Famous Bearers
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Joshua Jackson (actor)
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal across Judeo-Christian and secular cultures
People Also Ask
Hebrew origin meaning 'God is salvation'; the biblical military commander who led Israel into Canaan, representing courage and divine favor.
Joshua is currently ranked #57 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Joshua include Josh, Joshua.
Names that pair beautifully with Joshua include Jeremiah, Judah, Jude, Jonah.