Joshua
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced JOSH-yoo-uh
Verified name
What does Joshua mean?
Yahweh is salvation
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 66 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 53 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Josh, Joshy
Variant: Joshua, Giosue
Related: Jesus, Yehoshua
Using Joshua across cultures
Leader of Israelites after Moses.
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