Joshua

Boy's name

Joshua is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is salvation." It is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which combines Yahweh and yasha, meaning "to save."

Meaning God is salvation
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 5,244 Falling
Peak year 1989

Appears In These Collections

Biblical

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Joshua Jackson - Actor known for "Dawson's Creek" and "Fringe."
  • Joshua Radin - Singer-songwriter known for folk and acoustic music.
  • Joshua Sasse - Actor known for "Galavant" and "No Tomorrow."
  • Joshua Kushner - Entrepreneur and investor, co-founder of Oscar Health.
  • Joshua Malina - Actor known for "The West Wing" and "Scandal."
  • Joshua Redman - Jazz saxophonist and composer.
  • Joshua Oppenheimer - Documentary filmmaker known for "The Act of Killing."
  • Joshua Bell - Violinist known for classical and crossover performances.
  • Joshua Ledet - Singer, American Idol finalist in season 11.
  • Joshua Wong - Pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong.

Brothers for Joshua

Boy names closely related to Joshua

Christopher Liam Ayden Jason Gabriel Caleb Noah Kevin

Sisters for Joshua

Girl names closely related to Joshua

Kaylee Emma Joy Olivia Abigail Arielle Makayla Kaitlyn

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Joshua

Isai Isaiah Isaias Isiah Izaiah Izayah Josh Yehoshua

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