US Popularity:589
Origin:Portuguese
Other Origin(s):Haitian, Hebrew
Meaning:God is salvation
Josue is the Portuguese and Spanish spelling of the Hebrew name Joshua. This masculine title is believed to come from the Hebrew “Yehoshu'a,” which means “God is salvation.” Joshua is an important figure in the Hebrew Bible. He succeeded Moses as the leader of the children of Israel and led them to the promised land. Josue first appeared in the US name charts in 1972 and has been slowly growing in popularity since. Josue is not quite mainstream yet, being a relatively new name in America’s Hispanic and Latino populations. Whether you wish to stay ahead of the trends or honor your faith with a fresh title, Josue is a stylish and contemporary choice.

Common Nicknames for Josue

Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Josue are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.

How Popular Is The Name Josue?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Josue is currently #2573 on The Bump
Boy:Josue is currently #1453 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Josue is currently #589 in U.S. births
Boy:Josue is currently #294 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#294
in 2023
- 4
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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