Light vs Obie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Light

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Boy #5,401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew African American

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Light Rank #5,561

Obie Rank #5,401

Obie is more popular, ranked #5401 vs #5561 for Light.

Is Light or Obie more popular?

Obie is more popular, ranked #5401 compared to Light at #5561 in the United States.

What do Light and Obie mean?

Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin). Obie means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Light and Obie boy or girl names?

Light is primarily a boy name. Obie is primarily a boy name.