Willard vs Yosiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willard

Boy #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,004
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willie, Bill

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Yosiah

Boy #2,945 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God supports, God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,945
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Siah, Yosi

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Popularity Comparison

Willard Rank #3,004
Yosiah Rank #2,945

Yosiah is more popular, ranked #2945 vs #3004 for Willard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Willard ___

  • Willard James
  • Willard Thomas
  • Willard Henry
  • Willard Scott
  • Willard Robert
  • Willard Eugene

Yosiah ___

  • Yosiah James
  • Yosiah Elijah
  • Yosiah Emmanuel
  • Yosiah David
  • Yosiah Alexander
  • Yosiah Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Willard

Everett Clarence Mildred Harriet Harold

If you choose Yosiah

Isaiah Ezekiel Malachi Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willard or Yosiah more popular?

Yosiah is more popular, ranked #2945 compared to Willard at #3004 in the United States.

What do Willard and Yosiah mean?

Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin). Yosiah means "God supports, God heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Willard and Yosiah boy or girl names?

Willard is primarily a boy name. Yosiah is primarily a boy name.

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