Josias vs Eider

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josias

Boy #1,043 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord supports"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian German Portuguese

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Boy #1,022 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Eider river"

Origin: Germanic/Nordic

Basque German Scandinavian

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Josias Rank #1,043

Eider Rank #1,022

Eider is more popular, ranked #1022 vs #1043 for Josias.

Is Josias or Eider more popular?

Eider is more popular, ranked #1022 compared to Josias at #1043 in the United States.

What do Josias and Eider mean?

Josias means "the Lord supports" (Hebrew origin). Eider means "from the Eider river" (Germanic/Nordic origin).

Are Josias and Eider boy or girl names?

Josias is primarily a boy name. Eider is primarily a boy name.