Joshua vs Kessiah

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 #4,748 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"cassia, sweet-scented bark"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian American

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Joshua Rank #57

Kessiah Rank #4,748

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #4748 for Kessiah.

Is Joshua or Kessiah more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Kessiah at #4748 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Kessiah mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Kessiah means "cassia, sweet-scented bark" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joshua and Kessiah boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Kessiah is primarily a boy name.