Joshua

Meaning God is salvation, Jehovah saves
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Joshua
Popularity Popular
Length 6
Syllables 3
Syllabification Josh-u-a

About Joshua

Enduring and beloved, Joshua has maintained remarkable popularity across centuries for excellent reasons. This name combines biblical significance with contemporary relevance, appealing to families of various backgrounds and beliefs. Joshua offers built-in versatility through numerous nickname options—Josh, Joshy, or the full formal version for different occasions. The name suggests kindness, leadership, and moral strength, qualities many parents hope their son will embody. Its familiarity means people immediately know how to spell and pronounce it, eliminating constant corrections. Joshua works seamlessly across all life stages, from adorable infant to respected professional. The name has been chosen by countless accomplished individuals in every field imaginable, providing abundant role models. Parents who select Joshua often value tradition and proven choices over experimental alternatives. While common, Joshua never feels boring—it maintains fresh appeal through its pleasant sound and positive associations. The name creates connections with others who share it while remaining distinctly personal to each individual who bears it.

Variations of Name Joshua

Yeshua
Josué
Josiah
Yehoshua
Josh

Nicknames for Joshua

Josh
Joshie
Jo
Jojo
Joss
Joshua

Famous People Named Joshua

Joshua JacksonCanadian actor
Joshua BellAmerican violinist
Joshua TreeLead singer of U2
Joshua RedmanAmerican jazz saxophonist
Joshua ReynoldsEnglish painter
Joshua MalinaAmerican actor
Joshua OppenheimerAmerican film director
Joshua RadinAmerican singer-songwriter
Joshua SasseBritish actor
Joshua ChamberlainAmerican Civil War hero
Joshua KushnerAmerican businessman
Joshua DallasAmerican actor
Joshua MorrowAmerican actor
Joshua HopkinsCanadian opera singer
Joshua Micah MarshallAmerican journalist
Joshua HillBritish athlete
Joshua WongCanadian Paralympian
Joshua BoyleCanadian journalist
Joshua LoganAmerican film director

Characters Named Joshua

Joshua GrahamFallout - New Vegas
Joshua NolanDefiance
Joshua FaradayThe Magnificent Seven
Joshua SmithHeavy Rain
Joshua MeadowsThe Hunger Games
Joshua "Josh" LymanThe West Wing
Joshua "Josh" NicholsDrake & Josh
Joshua "Josh" WashingtonUntil Dawn
Joshua "Josh" FutturmanFuture Man
Joshua ChristopherTomorrow, When the War Began
Joshua Connor GrantThe Secret Life of Us
Joshua GreenDesperate Housewives
Joshua UshiromiyaUmineko no Naku Koro ni
Joshua RumbleThe King of Queens
Joshua ArcherThe Archers
Joshua PeckEastEnders
Joshua LevinsonHouse of Cards
Joshua Lee "Josh" HollowayLost
Joshua "Josh" WheatonGod's Not Dead
Joshua BaskinBig

Other Popular Names Beginning with J

Jamie
Johnny
Josias
Jonathan
Jagger
Jalen
Julius
Jasper
Jose
Jay