Josue
Josue is the Spanish and French form of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua meaning 'God is salvation.' It carries strong biblical significance as the name of Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.
Current Popularity
#294 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Often pronounced ho-SWAY in Spanish
- •May need pronunciation guidance in English-speaking areas
- •Popular in Hispanic and French-speaking communities
- •Spelling is straightforward once pronunciation is understood
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Famous People
Josue Estrada
Mexican boxer and WBC champion
Josue Pesqueira
Mexican revolutionary general
Josue Duverger
Haitian soccer player
Josue Moreno
Professional baseball player
Statistics
56,652
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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