Alan vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

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Alan Rank #167

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Josiah mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alan and Josiah boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.