Joshua

Meaning of Joshua

Joshua means "God is salvation" or "The Lord saves."

Joshua has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Joshua

Joshua has held fairly steady, sitting around #66 in 2025 after peaking at #3 in 2002.

Notable people named Joshua

• Joshua Jackson
  Actor, "Dawson's Creek", "Fringe"
• Josh Brolin
  Actor, "Avengers", "No Country"
• Josh Groban
  Singer and songwriter
• Joshua Bell
  Violinist and conductor
• Joshua Reynolds
  English painter, portrait specialist

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Questions about the name Joshua

What does the name Joshua mean?

Joshua means joshua means "god is salvation" or "the lord saves.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Joshua a boy's or a girl's name?

Joshua is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Joshua?

In 2025, Joshua ranked #66 for boys, down from #57 the year before.

When was Joshua most popular?

Joshua peaked at #3 in 2002.