Joshua vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

✓ All Clear

Joshua Rank #57

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #57 for Joshua.

Is Joshua or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Ethan mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joshua and Ethan boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.