Josiah vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Josiah Rank #53

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #53 for Josiah.

Is Josiah or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Josiah and Matthew mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Josiah and Matthew boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.