Josiah vs Jesse

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 #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Josiah Rank #53

Jesse Rank #187

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Josiah or Jesse more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Josiah and Jesse mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Josiah and Jesse boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.