Don vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Spanish

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Don Rank #1,797

Obed Rank #1,942

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 vs #1942 for Obed.

Is Don or Obed more popular?

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Don and Obed mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Don and Obed boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.