Josiah vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Josiah Rank #53

Maxwell Rank #182

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Josiah or Maxwell more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Josiah and Maxwell mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Josiah and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.