Josiah vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Josiah Rank #53

Patrick Rank #221

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Josiah or Patrick more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Josiah and Patrick mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Josiah and Patrick boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.