Josiah vs Ber

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 #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Josiah Rank #53

Ber Rank #35,726

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Josiah or Ber more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Josiah and Ber mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Josiah and Ber boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.