Josiah vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Josiah Rank #53

Gideon Rank #332

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Josiah or Gideon more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Josiah and Gideon mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Josiah and Gideon boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.