Joshua vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Joshua Rank #57

John Rank #21

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

Is Joshua or John more popular?

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

What do Joshua and John mean?

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

Are Joshua and John boy or girl names?

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