Joah vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joah

Boy #2,109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,109
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Joah Rank #2,109
Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2109 for Joah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joah or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Joah at #2109 in the United States.

What do Joah and Obed mean?

Joah means "God is brother" (Hebrew origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joah and Obed boy or girl names?

Joah is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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