Joshua vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Joshua Rank #57

Alan Rank #167

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Joshua or Alan more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Alan mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Joshua and Alan boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.