Obadiah vs Gilbert

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 #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Obadiah or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Gilbert mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Obadiah and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.