Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Josuel since 1992
Babies named Josuel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Josuel is a rare Spanish and Portuguese variant of Joshua meaning 'God is salvation'. First recorded in the U.S. in 1992, it peaked in popularity in 2011 but remains very uncommon, ranking 9,714th in 2025 with about 1 in 244,011 newborn boys given the name. Its trajectory is stable, neither rising nor falling sharply. The name has not appeared in any top state lists, reflecting its scattered usage. Parents drawn to Josuel often appreciate its distinctive sound and connection to the biblical Joshua, offering a less common alternative to more familiar forms like Josué or Joshua.
Josuel is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua was the successor of Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The name has been used in Iberian cultures for centuries, though Josuel remains a less common variant compared to José or Jesus.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josu, Jos
Variants: Josué, Joshua
Sibling names for Josuel
Names that share Josuel's style, for a brother or sister.
