Josiah vs Theodore

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

Josiah Rank #53
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #53 for Josiah.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Josiah

Elijah Isaiah Miriam Hannah Ezra

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josiah or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Josiah and Theodore mean?

Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Josiah and Theodore boy or girl names?

Josiah is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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