Obadiah vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Derick Rank #1,436

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Obadiah or Derick more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Derick mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Obadiah and Derick boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.