Josue is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #5120 in 2024 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 9 births ranking #2023. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 92,596 boys born was named Josue. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Josue is an international form related to Joshua and carries the same broad meaning, "Yahweh is salvation". It feels lighter and more continental in style while keeping the same scriptural depth.
The name is used especially in Spanish-speaking and French-influenced settings and belongs to the wider Joshua family. Its modern appeal comes from offering biblical roots in a slightly different rhythm.