Obadiah vs Milton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,429
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Milton Rank #1,429

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1429 for Milton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Milton more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Milton mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Obadiah and Milton boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.

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