Zachary or Joshua

[Mj10]

Hi all.
Really interested in your opinions on the 2 names. The little guy is 5 days old and we are struggling to settle on the name. We like both but we wonder if zachary is a bit naff and if joshua is a bit 90s. Our surname begins with J so Joshua J does have a ring. Boys names are so hard and such an important decision. Be interested to know your views on which one is more favourable. Thanks!

[Staffori]

They're both great names. As I know many more Joshuas/Joshes than I do Zachary/Zacs, I'd pick Zachary.

[Mj10]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Really interesting to get your views! Boys names are such a minefield!

[dementedma]

It will be Zack or Josh as nn. Both overused.

[Anappleaday1]

I love Joshua (and Josh) it was top of my list but dh said no. I also like Zachary but dislike Jesse. Don't panic, you still have plenty of time. Try using one name at a time for a few days each and see if that helps (rather than trying them all out at the same time iyswim). Congratulations!

[TwinMum89]

My 4 month old boy twin is called Zachary, though we call him Zach most of the time.

[Spied]

1st- Zachary (ok)
2- Joshua/Jesse ( can't decide if I like either)

[Batmanandrobin123]

I love Jesse! I started a thread on it the other day. It's my favourite of the three names.

[ApocalypseCow]

I have two children one called Joshua and the other Zachary, obviously I love both names! Other names I liked were Lucas, Elijah, Henry, Raphael and Malachi.

[finallychangedmyusername]

Afraif?! Afraid.

[finallychangedmyusername]

I love Zachary and Joshua. Both have featured on my lists. Less keen on Jesse I'm afraif. Also Jesse J reminds me of Jesse James.

[Scarletoharaseyebrows]

Joss is nice. Similar to Jesse and Josh!

[Scarletoharaseyebrows]

Like Jesse.

Know 2 sets of brothers called Zach & Josh. One set 17 & 21, one 7 & 12!

[Sherrybabyy]

I really hate Jesse. Not keen on Zachary or Joshua either- I agree they are very 90s even though they’re much older than that

[sue51]

I prefer Zachary but most people will shorten it to Zac. There seem to be a glut of Joshua/Joshs around at the moment. Jesse is nice.

[Astronica]

I like Zachary best, and I much prefer both over Jesse.

[lunasunshine]

I love both names!

[roiseandjim]

Really really really dislike Joshua/Josh

[MrsBertBibby]

I agree, not keen on either for your reasons.

Joseph is a great name. Never going to sound faddy, lots of fun with variations (ours loves Jozef, and Giuseppe is great fun to bellow at meal times when he is slow to the table.)

[Leopardprintboots]

I adore the name Jesse @Mj10 there’s just been a thread about this name, it should still be on the name page. It’s slightly more unusual than Joshua but still lovely and not crazy

[MissBPotter]

I like Joshua and it is not dated, it is a biblical name and I know people from age 90s, 40s, teens and children caked it. However, it won’t be super popular now which I think is good.

Not a fan of the name Jesse at all and it is much more popular at the moment but if you’re not sure about your other two choices then maybe looking elsewhere is better.

[Mj10]

Thanks for the replies. What do people think of the name Jesse?

[daisypond]

Are Biblical Old Testament names really classic, though, in the UK? They have a history linked to the Nonconformist movements, etc. Are there any in the royal family, for example? Probably not.

[Answerthequestion]

Joshua is hardly dated!!! It’s a classic biblical name. I like it a lot. I don’t like Zachary, at all as it’s totally ubiquitous here and every other child from 18-0 is called Zack

[Batmanandrobin123]

There really isn't anything wrong with slightly 'dated' anyway. It's not like you're suggesting Barry or Kevin. The names Zachary and Joshua are both in common usage and will fit in well with his peers.
I'd prefer a name that is slightly dated than one that is going to rocket in popularity and be hugely trendy.

[Firsttimemama2017]

Joshua!