Joshua Willson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joshua Willson — God is salvation
653K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joshua Willson 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 Willson: Surname Alan N. Willson, Jr. (born 1939), American electrical engineer Alice Willson (1889–1980), First Lady of North Carolina Augustus E. Willson (1846–1931), American politician Bob Willson (1928–2019), Canadian broadcaster Brian Willson (born 1941), American Vietnam War veteran and activist Chloe Clark Willson (1818–1874), American teacher in the territory that became Oregon Crowell Willson (1815–1894), Canadian farmer and politician Crowell Willson (Upper Canada) (1762–1832), Canadian farmer and politician David Willson (1778–1866), religious leader and mystic David Harris Willson (1901–19. 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: Willson

English

Surname Alan N. Willson, Jr. (born 1939), American electrical engineer Alice Willson (1889–1980), First Lady of North Carolina Augustus E. Willson (1846–1931), American politician Bob Willson (1928–2019), Canadian broadcaster Brian Willson (born 1941), American Vietnam War veteran and activist Chloe Clark Willson (1818–1874), American teacher in the territory that became Oregon Crowell Willson (1815–1894), Canadian farmer and politician Crowell Willson (Upper Canada) (1762–1832), Canadian farmer and politician David Willson (1778–1866), religious leader and mystic David Harris Willson (1901–19.

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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 Willson

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 Willson:

7
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Willson?
The surname Willson originates from English. Surname Alan N. Willson, Jr. (born 1939), American electrical engineer Alice Willson (1889–1980), First Lady of North Carolina Augustus E. Willson (1846–1931), American politician Bob Willson (1928–2019), Canadian broadcaster Brian Willson (born 1941), American Vietnam War veteran and activist Chloe Clark Willson (1818–1874), American teacher in the territory that became Oregon Crowell Willson (1815–1894), Canadian farmer and politician Crowell Willson (Upper Canada) (1762–1832), Canadian farmer and politician David Willson (1778–1866), religious leader and mystic David Harris Willson (1901–19.
What are the origins of the name Joshua Willson?
The name Joshua Willson combines two different traditions: the first name Joshua has Hebrew roots, while the surname Willson originates from English.
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