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Joshuan

♂ Boy

Pronounced joh-SHOO-ahn /dʒoʊˈʃu.ɑn/Medium

Meaning: Latino elaboration of Joshua — Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation'Medium

In 30 seconds: Joshua, with a Latino flourish: Joshuan adds an -n to the classic 'Yahweh is salvation'. Biblical, warm, and fresh.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish

MeaningLatino elaboration of Joshua — Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation'

U.S. rank (2025)#6267 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 284

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Joshuan is a Latino elaboration of Joshua — Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' — the great leader who succeeded Moses. The added -n is a common modern Latino styling.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, Yahweh-is-salvation at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Joshua means 'Yahweh is salvation' — Moses' successor who led Israel into the Promised Land; Joshuan adds an -n in a popular Latino styling.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Joshua — root etymology

Variations

JoshuaJosuaYoshua

Nicknames

Josh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joshuan mean?

Joshuan elaborates Joshua, Hebrew for 'Yahweh is salvation'.

How do you pronounce Joshuan?

It's said joh-SHOO-ahn /dʒoʊˈʃu.ɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Joshuan a boy or girl name?

Joshuan is a boy's name.

How popular is Joshuan?

Joshuan is a rare name in the U.S.