Nicholas vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Josiah mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Josiah boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.