Hunter vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

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Hunter Rank #128

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Josiah mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hunter and Josiah boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.