Hudson 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

Hudson Rank #22
Josiah Rank #53

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #53 for Josiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hudson ___

  • Hudson James
  • Hudson Cole
  • Hudson Thomas
  • Hudson Grey
  • Hudson Reid
  • Hudson Blake

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 Hudson

Scarlett Parker Emerson Finley Brooklyn

If you choose Josiah

Elijah Isaiah Miriam Hannah Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hudson or Josiah more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Josiah mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hudson and Josiah boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.

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