Josiah vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Josiah Rank #53

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #53 for Josiah.

Is Josiah or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Josiah and John mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Josiah and John boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.