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Mikhail vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mikhail

Boy #1,912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,912
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mikhail Rank #1,912
Obed Rank #1,942

Mikhail is more popular, ranked #1912 vs #1942 for Obed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mikhail or Obed more popular?

Mikhail is more popular, ranked #1912 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Mikhail and Obed mean?

Mikhail means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mikhail and Obed boy or girl names?

Mikhail is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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