Joshua vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Joshua Rank #57

Hunter Rank #128

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Joshua or Hunter more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Hunter mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Joshua and Hunter boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.