John vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Josiah Rank #53

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #53 for Josiah.

Is John or Josiah more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do John and Josiah mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Josiah boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.