Josiah vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Josiah Rank #53

Alex Rank #205

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

Is Josiah or Alex more popular?

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

What do Josiah and Alex mean?

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

Are Josiah and Alex boy or girl names?

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