Obadiah vs Steele

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 #1,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"like steel, strong and hard"

Origin: Old English stēl

English American

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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Steele Rank #1,384

Steele is more popular, ranked #1384 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Obadiah or Steele more popular?

Steele is more popular, ranked #1384 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Steele mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Steele means "like steel, strong and hard" (Old English stēl origin).

Are Obadiah and Steele boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Steele is primarily a boy name.