David vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

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Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53
Total SSA Count
5,457
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Joe, Siah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Josiah Rank #53

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #53 for Josiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Josiah ___

  • Josiah Michael
  • Josiah James
  • Josiah David
  • Josiah Alexander
  • Josiah Edward
  • Josiah Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Josiah

Elijah Isaiah Miriam Hannah Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Josiah more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do David and Josiah mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Josiah boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.

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