Emma vs Josue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josue

Boy #294 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, YHWH saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#294
Total SSA Count
1,140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Josh, Jossy, Josu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Josue Rank #294

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #294 for Josue.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Josue ___

  • Josue Miguel
  • Josue David
  • Josue Emmanuel
  • Josue Carlos
  • Josue Antonio
  • Josue Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Josue

Mateo Santiago Valentina Isabella Gabriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Josue more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Josue at #294 in the United States.

What do Emma and Josue mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Josue means "God is salvation, YHWH saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Josue boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Josue is primarily a boy name.

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