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Josue
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “Yahweh is salvation (form of Joshua)”
- Meaning
- Yahweh is salvation (form of Joshua)
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- hoh-SWAY
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #330
- US babies 2025
- 1,026
- Best rank
- #181 (2007)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Josue
Josue is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “Yahweh is salvation (form of Joshua)”.
Josue is the Spanish form of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning Yahweh is salvation. In the Bible, Joshua succeeds Moses and leads the Israelites into the promised land. Older Catholic English Bibles also use the form Josue. The name is common in Mexico, Central America and Spanish-speaking communities in the United States, where it is often written with an accent as Josué. It has a gentle, rhythmic sound and deep roots in religious tradition. Josh can serve as an English nickname, while Spanish speakers often use the full name.
Popularity over time
Josue first appears in US Social Security records in 1924. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 55 different years, starting in 1971. Its best national rank was #181 in 2007, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,272 babies. In 2025, 1,026 babies were named Josue, and it ranked #330 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,151 in 1950, #466 in 1980, #247 in 2000, #184 in 2010, and #330 in 2025. Of the 57,689 US boys named Josue since records began, 32% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 15,276 babies. Since 2010, 22,054 more have been named Josue.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Damien, Trenton, Jaiden, Erick, and Landen.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Josue ranked highest in Texas, California, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #197 | 197 |
| California | #210 | 178 |
| Maryland | #212 | 28 |
| Nebraska | #219 | 12 |
| Kansas | #283 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Josue is usually pronounced hoh-SWAY, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-ue”.
Middle names for Josue
A few middle names that flow with Josue: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Josue
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josue mean?
Josue is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “Yahweh is salvation (form of Joshua)”.
What is the origin of the name Josue?
Josue has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Josue is the Spanish form of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning Yahweh is salvation.
Is Josue a popular name?
Yes. Josue ranked #330 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Josue a boy or girl name?
Josue is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Josue?
Josue is usually pronounced hoh-SWAY. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings