Joshua vs Moses

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 #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

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Joshua Rank #57

Moses Rank #506

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #506 for Moses.

Is Joshua or Moses more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Moses mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Joshua and Moses boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.