Joshua
Baby Name Meaning and Origin Information
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: "God is salvation". The biblical figure who led the Israelites to the promised land. Also see Hosea and Jesus.
How Popular is the Name Joshua?
Name statistics based on the latest data available in the UK and US
The name Joshua is always used as a boys name in the UK.
5526 boys were named Joshua in the UK while 17418 boys in the US were given that name in 2009.
In the last 10 years, the name Joshua has become 32% less popular for boys in England and Wales.
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Short Versions of the Name Joshua
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Famous people and celebrities who share the same name:
Joshua Jackson
Joshua Lederberg
(American) - microbioligist, Nobel Prize Winner 1958