Eric vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Josiah mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Josiah boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.