Josiah vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Josiah Rank #53

River Rank #112

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #112 for River.

Is Josiah or River more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Josiah and River mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Josiah and River boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.