Josiah vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Josiah Rank #53

Barrett Rank #186

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Josiah or Barrett more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Josiah and Barrett mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Josiah and Barrett boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.