Joshua Marable

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joshua Marable — God is salvation
653K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joshua Marable 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 Marable: C. J. Marable (born 1997), African-American football player Fate Marable (1890–1947), American jazz pianist and bandleader John Hartwell Marable (1786–1844), American politician Larance Marable (1929–2012), American jazz drummer Manning Marable (1950–2011), American professor of public affairs, history and African-American Studies Maurice Marable, American director and producer Nick Marable (born 1987), American wrestler Richard Marable (1949–2025), American politician 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: Marable

English

C. J. Marable (born 1997), African-American football player Fate Marable (1890–1947), American jazz pianist and bandleader John Hartwell Marable (1786–1844), American politician Larance Marable (1929–2012), American jazz drummer Manning Marable (1950–2011), American professor of public affairs, history and African-American Studies Maurice Marable, American director and producer Nick Marable (born 1987), American wrestler Richard Marable (1949–2025), American politician

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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 Marable

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 Marable:

9
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Marable?
The surname Marable originates from English. C. J. Marable (born 1997), African-American football player Fate Marable (1890–1947), American jazz pianist and bandleader John Hartwell Marable (1786–1844), American politician Larance Marable (1929–2012), American jazz drummer Manning Marable (1950–2011), American professor of public affairs, history and African-American Studies Maurice Marable, American director and producer Nick Marable (born 1987), American wrestler Richard Marable (1949–2025), American politician
What are the origins of the name Joshua Marable?
The name Joshua Marable combines two different traditions: the first name Joshua has Hebrew roots, while the surname Marable originates from English.
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