Alder vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

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Alder Rank #1,424

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Obadiah more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Obadiah mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alder and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.