Josiah vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53
Total SSA Count
5,457
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Josiah Rank #53
Harrison Rank #121

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #121 for Harrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josiah or Harrison more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Josiah and Harrison mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Josiah and Harrison boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.

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