Josue
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is salvation
Origin: Spanish/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #330 in 2025 with 1,026 babies born.
History: Josue is the Spanish form of Joshua, from the Hebrew 'Yehoshua,' meaning God is salvation. Joshua was the successor of Moses who led the Israelites into Canaan, described in the Book of Joshua. The name Josue is widely used in Latin America and Spain as a traditional biblical name, and it has appeared with growing frequency in the United States among Hispanic communities.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Josue? About 1 in 3,244 babies born in 2025 were named Josue, or roughly 2.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Josue
What does the name Josue mean?
Josue means “God is salvation” from Spanish/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Josue?
Josue has Spanish/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God is salvation”.
How popular is Josue?
Josue ranked #330 in 2025 — given to 1,026 babies that year.
When was Josue most popular?
Josue peaked in 2007 with 2,272 babies registered that year.
Is Josue a boy or girl name?
Josue is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Josues in registered births are male.
Is the name Josue rising or falling in popularity?
Josue has fallen 56 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #274 in 2020 to #330 in 2025.
How long has Josue been recorded?
Josue appears in birth records across 93 years — from 1924 through 2025.