Milton vs Obadiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Milton Rank #1,429

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Milton or Obadiah more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Milton and Obadiah mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Milton and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.