"God has remembered"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Zachery
Pronunciation: [ z-AK-er-ee ]
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Meaning & Origin
"Yahweh remembers"
Origin: Hebrew biblical
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Zachery
Zachery is a variant spelling of Zachary, which derives from the Hebrew Zechariah meaning God has remembered or remembered by God. Zechariah was an important name in the Old Testament — there are over 30 people named Zechariah in the Hebrew Bible, including a major prophet and the father of John the Baptist. The name was shortened to Zachary in English-speaking countries.
Zachary peaked in the US during the 1990s, entering the top 10 in 1994. US President Zachary Taylor gave the name early prominence in the 19th century. The name has since declined substantially as parents moved to newer choices.
In the New Testament, Zacharias was the priest and father of John the Baptist who was struck mute when he doubted the angel Gabriel's announcement. The name carries deep Judeo-Christian heritage.
Historical Record
Zachery first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 29,785 babies have been named Zachery in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zachery is past its peak , currently ranked #2,524 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- There are over 30 different people named Zechariah in the Old Testament
- Zachary Taylor was the 12th US President (1849-1850) and one of the most notable historical bearers of the name
Zachery in Other Languages
Greek
Ζαχαρίας
Arabic
زكريا
French
Zacharie
Hebrew
זְכַרְיָה
Spanish
Zacarías
Popularity Over Time
#2,524
Current Rank
Peaked 1993
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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1980
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Zach Galifianakis
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1969
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Zachary Taylor
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1784
12th President of the United States and decorated general of the Mexican-American War
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,524
- Total SSA Count
- 54
- Cultural Origins
- English American Christian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Zach
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zachery
What does the name Zachery mean?
"God has remembered" (from Hebrew). "Yahweh remembers" (from Hebrew biblical). Zachery is a variant spelling of Zachary, which derives from the Hebrew Zechariah meaning God has remembered or remembered by God. Zechariah was an important name in the Old Testament — there are over 30 people named Zechariah in the Hebrew Bible, including a major prophet and the father of John the Baptist. The name was shortened to Zachary in English-speaking countries.
What is the origin of the name Zachery?
Zachery has Hebrew, Hebrew biblical, English, American, and Christian origins. In Hebrew, it means "God has remembered". In Hebrew biblical, it means "Yahweh remembers".
Is Zachery a boy or girl name?
Zachery is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #2524. As a girl name, it is ranked #60167. Zachery is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Zachery?
Zachery is pronounced z-AK-er-ee.
How popular is the name Zachery?
Zachery is currently ranked #2524 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Zachery?
Common nicknames for Zachery include Zach and Zack.
What are good middle names for Zachery?
Popular middle name pairings include Zachery James, Zachery Allen, Zachery Thomas, Zachery Cole, Zachery Lee, and Zachery Ryan.
What are good sibling names for Zachery?
Names that pair well with Zachery as siblings include Tyler, Brittany, Ashley, Nathan, Megan, and Kyle.
How many syllables does Zachery have?
Zachery has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Zachery a common or rare name?
Zachery is an uncommon name, ranked #2524 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Zachery
Zachery is a boy name with English, American, and Christian origins . The name means "God has remembered" in Hebrew .
Is Zachery a boy or girl name? Zachery is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #2,524 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,167. Zachery is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zachery is currently ranked #2,524 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Zachery has 3 syllables and is pronounced z-AK-er-ee, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Zachery include Zach and Zack. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zachery include Zachary, Zachariah, Zach, Zacharias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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