Obadiah vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Obadiah or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Anson mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Obadiah and Anson boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.