Obadiah vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Barry Rank #1,421

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Obadiah or Barry more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Barry mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Obadiah and Barry boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.