Neal vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neal

Boy #2,000 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"passionate, ardent"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Neal Rank #2,000

Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2000 for Neal.

Is Neal or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Neal at #2000 in the United States.

What do Neal and Obed mean?

Neal means "passionate, ardent" (Old Irish origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Neal and Obed boy or girl names?

Neal is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.