Joshua vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Joshua Rank #57

Jonathan Rank #83

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Joshua or Jonathan more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Jonathan mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Joshua and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.