Obadiah vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Alder Rank #1,424

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Obadiah or Alder more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Alder mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Obadiah and Alder boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.