Joshua
Hebrew boy's name meaning “the Lord is salvation”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- the Lord is salvation
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #60
- Born in 2023
- 5,064
- Peak year
- 2003 (#3)
Meaning & origin
Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'the Lord is salvation'. Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land.
Is Joshua a Hebrew name?
Yes — Joshua is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is salvation". Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'the Lord is salvation'. Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Joshua ranked #60 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,064 US boys were given the name Joshua.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #3 in 2003
“Unranked” means Joshua was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with J.
How to spell Joshua
Joshua is spelled J-O-S-H-U-A — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Josh
Joshua: frequently asked questions
What does the name Joshua mean?
Joshua is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is salvation". Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'the Lord is salvation'. Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land.
Where does the name Joshua come from?
Joshua is of Hebrew origin. Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'the Lord is salvation'. Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land.
Is Joshua a boy or a girl name?
Joshua is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Joshua?
In 2023, 5,064 US boys were given the name Joshua.
Is Joshua a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Joshua ranked #60 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Joshua?
Common nicknames for Joshua include Josh.
How do you spell Joshua?
Joshua is spelled J-O-S-H-U-A — 6 letters.
How common is the name Joshua?
In 2023, 5,064 US boys were given the name Joshua. In the latest US data, Joshua ranked #60 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Joshua a Hebrew name?
Yes — Joshua is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is salvation". Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'the Lord is salvation'. Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Joshua mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Joshua means "the Lord is salvation". Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'the Lord is salvation'. Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land.
Is Joshua a biblical name?
Joshua is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "the Lord is salvation".