Josiah vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Josiah Rank #53

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #53 for Josiah.

Is Josiah or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Josiah and David mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Josiah and David boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.