Josiah vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Josiah Rank #53

Alan Rank #167

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

Is Josiah or Alan more popular?

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

What do Josiah and Alan mean?

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

Are Josiah and Alan boy or girl names?

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