Josiah vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Josiah Rank #53

Evan Rank #143

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Josiah or Evan more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Josiah and Evan mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Josiah and Evan boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.