Joshua Bard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joshua Bard — God is salvation
653K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joshua Bard is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Joshua is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "God is salvation." Leader of the Israelites after Moses who led them into Canaan. The surname Bard: Albert S. Bard (1866–1963), lawyer and civic activist in New York City Alexander Bard (born 1961), Swedish philosopher and musician Allen J. Bard (1933–2024), American chemist Anna Bård (born 1980), Danish actress and model Ben Bard (1893–1974), American actor Charles Bard, 2nd Viscount Bellomont (1647–1667) Daniel Bard (born 1985), American baseball pitcher David Bard (1744–1815), United States Representative from Pennsylvania Derek Bard (born 1995), American amateur golfer Ellen Bard (1949–2009), Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Guy K. Joshua is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 653K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joshua reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joshua

Meaning: God is salvation

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "God is salvation." Leader of the Israelites after Moses who led them into Canaan.

Surname: Bard

English

Albert S. Bard (1866–1963), lawyer and civic activist in New York City Alexander Bard (born 1961), Swedish philosopher and musician Allen J. Bard (1933–2024), American chemist Anna Bård (born 1980), Danish actress and model Ben Bard (1893–1974), American actor Charles Bard, 2nd Viscount Bellomont (1647–1667) Daniel Bard (born 1985), American baseball pitcher David Bard (1744–1815), United States Representative from Pennsylvania Derek Bard (born 1995), American amateur golfer Ellen Bard (1949–2009), Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Guy K.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Joshua is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Joshua by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Joshua Bard

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Joshua Bard:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Joshua?
The first name Joshua originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "God is salvation." Leader of the Israelites after Moses who led them into Canaan.
When was Joshua most popular?
The name Joshua reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bard?
The surname Bard originates from English. Albert S. Bard (1866–1963), lawyer and civic activist in New York City Alexander Bard (born 1961), Swedish philosopher and musician Allen J. Bard (1933–2024), American chemist Anna Bård (born 1980), Danish actress and model Ben Bard (1893–1974), American actor Charles Bard, 2nd Viscount Bellomont (1647–1667) Daniel Bard (born 1985), American baseball pitcher David Bard (1744–1815), United States Representative from Pennsylvania Derek Bard (born 1995), American amateur golfer Ellen Bard (1949–2009), Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Guy K.
What are the origins of the name Joshua Bard?
The name Joshua Bard combines two different traditions: the first name Joshua has Hebrew roots, while the surname Bard originates from English.
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