Josiah vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nico

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Josiah Rank #53
Nicholas Rank #117

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Josiah ___

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

Nicholas ___

  • Nicholas James
  • Nicholas Alexander
  • Nicholas Thomas
  • Nicholas William
  • Nicholas Robert
  • Nicholas Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Josiah

Elijah Isaiah Miriam Hannah Ezra

If you choose Nicholas

Alexander Sebastian Charlotte Sophia Natalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josiah or Nicholas more popular?

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

What do Josiah and Nicholas mean?

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

Are Josiah and Nicholas boy or girl names?

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

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