John vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Joshua Rank #57

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #57 for Joshua.

Is John or Joshua more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do John and Joshua mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Joshua boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.