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Joshua Meaning and Origin

Joshua is Hebrew given name meaning a savior; a deliverer.

Joshua is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Joshua is currently #60 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Joshua are Joshua Clottey, Joshua Pim, Joshua.

Joshua is a 6 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Joshua

Joshua

Joshua name meaning

a savior; a deliverer

Joshua name origin

Hebrew

Name facts

6 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Joshua is ranked #60 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Joshua were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Joshua in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Joshua in Canada

Celebrities named Joshua

Joshua Clottey (Boxer)
Joshua Pim (Tennis)
Joshua (Biblical)
Dr. Joshua Sweet from Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Movies)

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Joshua - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Joshua?
The meaning of the name Joshua is a savior; a deliverer.
What is the origin of the name Joshua?
The origin of the name Joshua is Hebrew .
Is Joshua a girl or boy name?
The name Joshua is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 99.88% of babies called Joshua were boys, 0.12% of babies called Joshua were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Joshua?
According to statistics, Joshua is ranked 60th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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