Josiah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Josiah Rank #53

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #53 for Josiah.

Is Josiah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Josiah and James mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Josiah and James boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.