Obadiah vs Ansel

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 #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Obadiah or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Ansel mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Obadiah and Ansel boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.