Josiah vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Josiah Rank #53

August Rank #88

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #88 for August.

Is Josiah or August more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Josiah and August mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Josiah and August boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.