Ezra vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ezra Rank #13
Josiah Rank #53

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #53 for Josiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ezra ___

  • Ezra James
  • Ezra Cole
  • Ezra Thomas
  • Ezra Bennett
  • Ezra River
  • Ezra 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 Ezra

Asher Silas Iris Violet Levi

If you choose Josiah

Elijah Isaiah Miriam Hannah Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or Josiah more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Josiah mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ezra and Josiah boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.

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