Alex vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Josiah mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Josiah boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.