Joshuan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is salvation; the Lord saves
Origin: Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus
Popularity: Ranked #6267 in 2025 with 14 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Joshua. Shares the meaning 'God is salvation; the Lord saves.'
Similar names: joshawn, johan, johana, johani, johann, johanna, johannah, johanni
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Joshuan? About 1 in 237,750 babies born in 2025 were named Joshuan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Joshuan
What does the name Joshuan mean?
Joshuan means “God is salvation; the Lord saves” from Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus roots.
What is the origin of the name Joshuan?
Joshuan has Hebrew — from Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ), the same root as Jesus origin. The traditional meaning is “God is salvation; the Lord saves”.
How popular is Joshuan?
Joshuan ranked #6143 in 2025 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Joshuan most popular?
Joshuan peaked in 2024 with 26 babies registered that year.
Is Joshuan a boy or girl name?
Joshuan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Joshuans in registered births are male.
Is the name Joshuan rising or falling in popularity?
Joshuan has fallen 553 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5590 in 2020 to #6143 in 2025.
How long has Joshuan been recorded?
Joshuan appears in birth records across 28 years — from 1989 through 2025.