Josias vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josias

Boy #1,043 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord supports"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian German Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,043
Total SSA Count
212
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Joe, Jos, Josie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Josias Rank #1,043
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1043 for Josias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Josias ___

  • Josias Michael
  • Josias David
  • Josias James
  • Josias Samuel
  • Josias Benjamin
  • Josias Elijah

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 Josias

Miriam Abigail Ezra Samuel Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josias or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Josias at #1043 in the United States.

What do Josias and Theodore mean?

Josias means "the Lord supports" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Josias and Theodore boy or girl names?

Josias is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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